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BV05 HUO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,354 mi
Last recorded98,354 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 HUO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2022 98,354 miles

Front Position lamp not working Nearside and Offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Slight delay in position lights when switching on

Pass 29 Jul 2021 88,250 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 88,248 miles

Front Position lamp not working nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Headlight (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working nearside and offside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 78,239 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 78,236 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 71,775 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 71,773 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Position lamp not working and nearside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 67,500 miles

Rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 Jun 2017 60,733 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 56,670 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Jun 2015 51,239 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre bad age cracking/scuffing

Fail 6 Jun 2015 51,239 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre bad age cracking/scuffing

offside front tyre bad wearing on edges adivce change soon as

Pass 9 Jun 2014 45,659 miles

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

o/s/r tyre age cracking

Fail 23 May 2014 45,641 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

o/s/r tyre age cracking

Pass 17 May 2013 40,376 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 May 2012 35,478 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 31,260 miles

dampness around power steerinr rack and power steering hose pipe

Pass 10 Jun 2010 25,169 miles

o/s/f tyre low inner edge

wear front disc

Pass 11 Feb 2009 17,674 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 17,055 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 HUO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HUO, 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 HUO registered?

BV05 HUO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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