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BV05 KLX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,237 mi
Last recorded135,237 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 KLX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2018 135,237 miles

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2018 135,234 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 128,616 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 128,616 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 118,134 miles

n/s airbar switched off

Fail 23 Nov 2016 118,113 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

n/s airbar switched off

Pass 24 Nov 2015 102,868 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 102,868 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 90,840 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 81,399 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2012 78,547 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 73,042 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 60,816 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 47,001 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 32,207 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 KLX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KLX, 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 KLX registered?

BV05 KLX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is BV05 KLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 KLX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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