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BV05 HVA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

98,254 mi
Last recorded98,254 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 HVA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 98,254 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 92,664 miles

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))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 87,279 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 80,979 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 3 Sep 2016 80,979 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 74,902 miles

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.

Fail 14 Sep 2015 74,859 miles

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.

Pass 12 Sep 2014 69,694 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 64,324 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 64,324 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 59,712 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 59,712 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 53,065 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 44,746 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 44,746 miles

n/s/f-n/s/r tyre sidewalls slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2009 38,764 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 29,555 miles

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

front washers work off rear wash switch

Fail 2 Dec 2008 29,555 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 26,593 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2008 26,593 miles

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?

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 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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