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BV05 KXK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

123,282 mi
Last recorded123,282 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 KXK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 123,282 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2019 123,141 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 116,678 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 110,186 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 102,748 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 102,747 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 92,873 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2014 79,752 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2013 61,862 miles

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 23 Apr 2012 46,977 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 46,555 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 46,555 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 41,760 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 36,351 miles

offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust boot split

vehicle fitted with plastic under trays

Fail 9 Mar 2010 36,351 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust boot split

vehicle fitted with plastic under trays

Pass 10 Mar 2009 31,656 miles

vehicle fitted with plastic sill covers

Pass 11 Mar 2008 25,867 miles

the nearside front tyre is worn low on outer edge

vehicle fitted with plastic under trays

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 KXK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KXK, 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 KXK registered?

BV05 KXK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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