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BV05 LVD

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

72,697 mi
Last recorded72,697 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 72,697 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 72,697 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 72,263 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 72,260 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 71,550 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 71,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both outer sills badly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 70,781 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

rear axle corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2021 70,781 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2020 69,820 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front sills corroded/weak. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 67,270 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 67,270 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 63,774 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 60,908 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sills weak (5.2.6)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 56,929 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 56,929 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 53,756 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 49,075 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 44,421 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 39,198 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 34,523 miles

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

both front tyres badly cracking

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2011 34,523 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

both front tyres badly cracking

Pass 7 Jul 2010 28,464 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 21,707 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 16,914 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 LVD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LVD, 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 LVD registered?

BV05 LVD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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