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BV05 FWF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

100,676 mi
Last recorded100,676 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 FWF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 100,676 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2023 100,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 93,470 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 86,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 86,918 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 80,545 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 80,545 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 73,443 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 64,967 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre wearing along its outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges and has a tread depth of 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre has cracks to its tread

auxiliary drive belt cracking

reverse lights not working but vehicle doesn't fall under data criteria

Fail 6 Jul 2018 64,902 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking pipe going to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Effectiveness of wipers not able to be tested due to washer fault may fail when washers operational

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre wearing along its outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges and has a tread depth of 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre has cracks to its tread

auxiliary drive belt cracking

reverse lights not working but vehicle doesn't fall under data criteria

Pass 14 Jul 2017 56,892 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 53,465 miles

both nearside tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear door upper hinge worn

offside front side repeater lens missing

windscreen scored but affecting drivers view

Pass 6 May 2015 49,897 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside side repeater lens missing

slight play in nearside rear door upper hinge

Fail 6 May 2015 49,897 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside side repeater lens missing

slight play in nearside rear door upper hinge

Pass 6 May 2014 46,484 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 46,484 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 42,855 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 38,465 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 33,666 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 29,130 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 24,733 miles

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

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Pass 7 May 2008 19,821 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 19,160 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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 FWF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FWF, 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 FWF registered?

BV05 FWF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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