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BV05 FWW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

78,826 mi
Last recorded78,826 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 FWW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 78,826 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 75,730 miles

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

Front Slight damage to bumper.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm, worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 75,616 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Slight damage to bumper.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm, worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 68,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm and bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

damage front bumper but not likely to cause harm or damage to other road users

front number cracked but not likely to be missread

spanner light indicating service needed

Fail 20 Mar 2018 68,589 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm and bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

damage front bumper but not likely to cause harm or damage to other road users

front number cracked but not likely to be missread

spanner light indicating service needed

Pass 27 Mar 2017 62,701 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Mar 2017 62,684 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Oil leak ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 58,310 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 58,288 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 49,942 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 49,942 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 46,212 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 46,212 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 41,203 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 41,203 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 36,109 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 36,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 30,657 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 30,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 24,631 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 24,631 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 18,895 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 14,382 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 FWW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FWW, 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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BV05 FWW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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