MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,254 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly spliit
Nearside Rear tyre valve perished
Nearside outer sill excessiveley corroded and weakened but not within any prescribed area
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear backplate wet but no sign of any brake fluid leaks
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside outer sill excessiveley corroded and weakened but not within any prescribed area
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear both shock absorbers corroded
general corrossion to chassis and suspension components
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front anti roll bar linkage dust cover slightly damaged but preventing the ingress of dirt
Nearside sill excessivley corroded but not within 30cm on any structual,suspension or seatbelt mounting points
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside sill excessivley corroded but not within 30cm on any structual,suspension or seatbelt mounting points
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just above 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
both front tyres worn on inner edges
slight seepage from steering rack
Offside Rear tyre starting to perish
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear tyre starting to perish
front brake pads appear worn
n/s and o/s front sills have holed corrosion, not in a prescribed area.
n/s/f lower suspension arm mounting has play..recommend further investigation.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front brake pads appear worn
n/s and o/s front sills have holed corrosion, not in a prescribed area.
o/s/f tyre tread perished.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
dust covers on both rear shockers deteriorated
offside front tyre is 16 years old
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
n/s/f-n/s/r tyre sidewalls slightly deteriorated
n/s/f-n/s/r tyre sidewalls slightly deteriorated
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front washers work off rear wash switch
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front washers work off rear wash switch
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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BV05 HVA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 HVA, 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 HVA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 March 2005.
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