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BV05 LVN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

138,331 mi
Last recorded138,331 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2025 138,331 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 129,572 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge, both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 122,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front strut top bearing noisy when rotated, no excessive play detected

parking brake lever has low reserve travel, possibly indicating the need for adjustment or repair

Fail 2 Oct 2023 122,816 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front strut top bearing noisy when rotated, no excessive play detected

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

parking brake lever has low reserve travel, possibly indicating the need for adjustment or repair

Pass 28 Jul 2022 112,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 112,885 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 104,096 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 99,674 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 98,725 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 96,754 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 93,978 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 89,900 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 85,153 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 81,315 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 76,564 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 72,106 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 66,774 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Jul 2010 61,206 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 56,040 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 43,161 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2008 43,161 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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 LVN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LVN, 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 LVN registered?

BV05 LVN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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