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BV05 LVB

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,468 mi
Last recorded168,468 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 LVB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 168,468 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2021 168,468 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 May 2020 159,349 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2020 159,349 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 149,171 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 149,171 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 119,406 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit nd wearing on edges

both rear indicators discoloured

under covers fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2018 119,406 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour nsf (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres close to legal limit nd wearing on edges

both rear indicators discoloured

under covers fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2017 88,107 miles

underside covers fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2017 88,107 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wear on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/r tyre wear on outer edge and starting to crack on main tread

underside covers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2016 76,662 miles

Damage to offside rear lamp unit.

Deterioration to wiper blades.

Front tyres badly worn on edges.

Fail 20 Feb 2016 76,486 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Damage to offside rear lamp unit.

Deterioration to wiper blades.

Front tyres badly worn on edges.

Pass 28 Feb 2015 66,637 miles

child seat fitted to offside rear,seatbelts not fully tested.

damage to offside rear lamp.

nearside wiper blade split.

rear exhaust strap corroded.

spare tyre badly worn on edges and close to limit.

steel wheel fitted to offside front.

Fail 28 Feb 2015 66,636 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

child seat fitted to offside rear,seatbelts not fully tested.

damage to offside rear lamp.

metal in nearside rear tyre.

nearside rear tyre appears to have been run flat.

nearside wiper blade split.

rear exhaust strap corroded.

spare tyre badly worn on edges and close to limit.

steel wheel fitted to offside front.

Pass 27 Feb 2014 58,321 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre wearing on outer shoulder

rear brakes noisy on roller brake test

Pass 25 Feb 2013 50,859 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 47,427 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 42,825 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 35,987 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Feb 2009 29,052 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 21,901 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
Full Citroen Xsara reliability report

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BV05 LVB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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