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BV05 HUK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,489 mi
Last recorded68,489 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 HUK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 68,489 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 68,489 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 54,108 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 49,428 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 49,428 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 46,877 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 46,877 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 44,374 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 44,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 40,744 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 37,670 miles

child seat fitted o/s/r

Pass 30 Jan 2015 34,412 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2014 31,333 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s/r cracking

Pass 31 Jan 2014 31,333 miles

n/s/r cracking

Pass 17 Dec 2012 27,671 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 24,085 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 21,049 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 18,416 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 15,053 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 13,117 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 HUK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HUK, 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 HUK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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