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BV05 HVB

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,550 mi
Last recorded104,550 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 HVB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 104,550 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 104,549 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 100,484 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 96,387 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 92,460 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 92,460 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end locking nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 88,356 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 88,356 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 82,940 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2018 82,940 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 74,488 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts on the inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 74,485 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts on the inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 68,270 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 68,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 59,546 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres 3.0mm

rear exhaust wired up

rear tyre have cracks in sidewalls and treads

Pass 5 Jun 2014 52,816 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 48,360 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear tyres are cracking, but not deep enough to reach the cords.

n/s mirror glass held in by tape. Glass is secure.

Pass 1 Jun 2012 43,246 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 39,210 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 34,803 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 28,782 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 20,477 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 HVB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc 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 HVB, 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 HVB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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