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BV05 KMU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

193,007 mi
Last recorded193,007 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 193,007 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 13 Jun 2018 193,007 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight underbody corrosion

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 169,790 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 169,790 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 141,288 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 110,322 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 110,319 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 101,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre slightly worn on edges

rear exhaust strap snapped

Pass 26 Mar 2013 88,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres tread getting low and slightly perished

rear exhaust strap snapped

Pass 29 Mar 2012 74,088 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 68,133 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 May 2010 59,733 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 May 2009 43,299 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 34,772 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 KMU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KMU, 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 KMU registered?

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

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