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BV05 KXX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,781 mi
Last recorded114,781 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 KXX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 114,781 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 114,674 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 109,604 miles

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

nearside front sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 11 Apr 2019 101,659 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 101,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 94,803 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 86,633 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 77,448 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 77,438 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 69,565 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 69,565 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 63,365 miles

Spare wheel missing

Fail 20 Mar 2014 63,365 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Spare wheel missing

Pass 21 Mar 2013 56,978 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has split on outer sidewall

spare tyre missing

Fail 21 Mar 2013 56,978 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r tyre has split on outer sidewall

spare tyre missing

Pass 22 Mar 2012 50,770 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 44,622 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 39,029 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 32,852 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Mar 2008 24,964 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 KXX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KXX, 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 KXX registered?

BV05 KXX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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