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BV05 KOJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

118,506 mi
Last recorded118,506 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 KOJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 118,506 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 117,802 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look to be worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion throughout

Fail 15 Aug 2024 117,784 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken fracture at top of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look to be worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion throughout

Pass 24 Aug 2023 116,835 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 116,828 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 115,992 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 115,989 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 113,789 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 113,785 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 112,125 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 112,120 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 110,240 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 110,237 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 106,556 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 106,553 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 98,414 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge slightly

Fail 1 Aug 2017 98,414 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge slightly

Pass 29 Jul 2016 96,294 miles

Oil leak

offside rear tyre has cracks around tread

Fail 29 Jul 2016 96,294 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre has cracks around tread

Pass 24 Jul 2015 88,248 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)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2015 88,248 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2014 83,917 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 83,917 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 79,142 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2013 79,142 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2012 75,009 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 30 Jul 2012 75,009 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 May 2011 61,648 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 47,576 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 47,576 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 May 2009 36,786 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 27 May 2008 27,143 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 KOJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 KOJ, 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 KOJ registered?

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

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