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BV05 LUP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

59,116 mi
Last recorded59,116 miles
Recorded on23 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 LUP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2015 59,116 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 52,364 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 47,081 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 44,831 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/side and o/side tyre walls in poor condistion craking

Pass 3 Nov 2010 42,051 miles

slight perishing both rear tyre walls

small crack in front screen nearside bottom corner on black part of screen

Pass 27 Oct 2009 38,979 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 38,979 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 31,683 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 30,363 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 LUP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LUP, 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 LUP registered?

BV05 LUP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is BV05 LUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 LUP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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