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BV05 FXH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,260 mi
Last recorded101,260 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 FXH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 101,260 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 101,260 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 99,376 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 97,513 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 95,117 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 92,906 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 90,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 90,721 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 87,740 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 87,740 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 83,922 miles

Nearside Rear and o/s rear shock absorbers rubber covers cracking

Pass 4 Jan 2016 80,366 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 76,736 miles

n/s and o/s front tyers wearing on in side edges

Fail 3 Jan 2014 72,450 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust bracket rusting

Pass 3 Jan 2014 72,450 miles

rear exhaust bracket rusting

Pass 3 Jan 2013 67,485 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 63,071 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 50,740 miles

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

rear pads getting low

Fail 19 May 2010 48,132 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 19 May 2010 48,132 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2009 41,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 May 2009 41,059 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 FXH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FXH, 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 FXH registered?

BV05 FXH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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