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BV05 LWS

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,827 mi
Last recorded117,827 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 LWS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 117,827 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Outer sill corroded but not considered excessive

temporary fuel cap fitted but does seal

Pass 27 Apr 2018 110,906 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 110,906 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 105,285 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 105,285 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 93,901 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 93,801 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 84,681 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 78,350 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 64,552 miles

unable to check o/s/r seatbelt and seat as folded away

Fail 18 Jun 2012 64,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished and cracked

unable to check o/s/r seatbelt and seat as folded away

Pass 21 Jun 2011 47,994 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 47,949 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 47,949 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 46,418 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 37,185 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 27,567 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 21,506 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 21,506 miles

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

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 LWS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc 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 LWS, 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 LWS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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