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BV05 KMX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

146,284 mi
Last recorded146,284 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 KMX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2020 146,284 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Heat shield lose at the front

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 142,349 miles

engine management light on

engine oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2019 142,349 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

engine management light on

engine oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2018 138,207 miles

engine light on

Pass 27 Feb 2017 135,273 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml on

Fail 23 Feb 2017 135,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp insecure both (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml on

Pass 25 Feb 2016 131,932 miles

engine management light on

service light on

Fail 20 Feb 2016 131,932 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

service light on

Fail 12 Feb 2015 128,795 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine management lamp is on

Pass 12 Feb 2015 128,795 miles

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

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

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

engine management lamp is on

Pass 28 Jan 2014 122,420 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 112,144 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2012 106,786 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 106,786 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 3,623 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside front wheel arch liner damaged and insecure

Pass 8 Oct 2011 3,623 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front wheel arch liner damaged and insecure

Fail 2 Oct 2010 90,041 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front wipers poor

n/s/f inner wheel arch cover insercue

n/s/r tyre low and in poor condition

o/s/r tyre low

Pass 2 Oct 2010 90,041 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front wipers poor

n/s/f inner wheel arch cover insercue

n/s/r tyre low and in poor condition

o/s/r tyre low

Pass 3 Oct 2009 64,822 miles

Engine oil level on dip stick very low ,topped up.

Fail 3 Oct 2009 64,822 miles

Engine oil level on dip stick very low ,topped up.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 46,138 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 45,868 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 KMX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 KMX, 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 KMX registered?

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

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