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BV05 LUO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,909 mi
Last recorded83,909 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 LUO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014 83,909 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 64,649 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 64,949 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 May 2012 47,782 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 40,856 miles

cracks in n/s/r tyre

rear exhaust mounting deteriated

Pass 27 Apr 2010 36,807 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front and n/s/r tyre walls cracked

Pass 29 Apr 2009 32,507 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Apr 2008 25,844 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 LUO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LUO, 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 LUO registered?

BV05 LUO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is BV05 LUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 LUO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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