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BV05 LTE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,095 mi
Last recorded118,095 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 LTE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 118,095 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 106,187 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 93,033 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 80,254 miles

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

Rear exhaust box rusty.

Pass 10 Jan 2013 68,071 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 58,180 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 58,180 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 47,286 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres worn

Pass 17 Feb 2010 40,479 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 36,813 miles

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

side repeaters and rear indicators starting to fade

Pass 29 Feb 2008 32,912 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 32,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 LTE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 LTE, 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 LTE registered?

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

Is BV05 LTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 LTE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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