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BV05 FWD

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,154 mi
Last recorded96,154 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 FWD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 96,154 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 90,337 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 90,337 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box strap corroded and broken (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 80,047 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 70,360 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 61,012 miles

both rear tyre inner and outer walls heavily cracked

offside and nearside front lower arm rear bushes slightly perished

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2014 61,012 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both rear tyre inner and outer walls heavily cracked

offside and nearside front lower arm rear bushes slightly perished

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2013 53,304 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 53,295 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

requires tracking check

Pass 7 Jan 2012 42,725 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 32,884 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 32,884 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 25,620 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f bumber damaged.

n/s/f tyre wearing on the outer edges.

spare wheel missing.

Pass 12 Jan 2009 19,197 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 13,093 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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BV05 FWD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,718 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV05 FWD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BV05 FWD registered?

BV05 FWD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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