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BV05 LPU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

64,879 mi
Last recorded64,879 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 LPU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 64,879 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 64,879 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 62,486 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 57,246 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 57,246 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Air brake cylinder/actuator leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 49,052 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 43,610 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 43,610 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 39,726 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 39,726 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 36,127 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 30,822 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 24,250 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 18,313 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 16,226 miles

nearside rear tyre side wall perished

offside rear light unit

offside rear tyre side wall perished

Fail 9 Jul 2012 16,226 miles

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

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

offside front tyre side wall perished

offside rear light unit

offside rear tyre side wall perished

Pass 8 Jul 2011 14,954 miles

both front and nearside rear tyres perished

nearside rear tyre perished and cuts in side wall

Fail 8 Jul 2011 14,954 miles

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

both front and nearside rear tyres perished

nearside rear tyre perished and cuts in side wall

Pass 7 Jul 2010 13,569 miles

both front tyre tread perished

both rear tyre tread perished

offside rear light lens

Fail 7 Jul 2010 13,569 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyre tread perished

both rear tyre tread perished

offside rear light lens

Pass 13 Jul 2009 12,009 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 11,090 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 10,755 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 LPU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,718 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LPU, 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 LPU registered?

BV05 LPU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is BV05 LPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 LPU shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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