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BV05 LVK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

154,483 mi
Last recorded154,483 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 154,483 miles

both outer sills corroded advise removing waterproofing and inspect metal condition

Pass 24 Jun 2019 148,557 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 143,708 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Nearside Front Outer Sill corroded

Offside Front Inner rack joint has slight play

Offside Front Outer Sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded in the centre

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 132,189 miles

Exhaust manifold slight blow

Exhaust system corroded

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Offside Front Inner rack joint slight play

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Spare wheel tyres perished

Pass 6 Apr 2016 111,544 miles

Offside Front SLIGHT PLAY IN RACK END

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WEAR TO INNER AND OUTTER TRED EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT OF 1.6MM AT TIME OF TEST (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 101,256 miles

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

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

corrosion to exhaust

nearside rear tyre 2-3mm

Pass 23 Jan 2014 91,540 miles

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 21 Jan 2014 91,540 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 30 Jan 2013 82,450 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 73,684 miles

radiator damaged

rear silencer bracket broken

Fail 12 Jan 2012 73,683 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

radiator damaged

rear silencer bracket broken

Pass 29 Apr 2011 67,398 miles

Exhaust back box bracket corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2011 67,398 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust back box bracket corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 58,537 miles

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

o/s/rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 6 Jul 2010 58,537 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

o/s/rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 3 Jul 2009 48,754 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2009 48,748 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2008 38,099 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 38,099 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 LVK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LVK, 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 LVK registered?

BV05 LVK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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