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BV05 LWU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

95,644 mi
Last recorded95,644 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 LWU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 95,644 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 95,617 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking Steering rack/power steering pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 89,301 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Child seat not correctly secured by seatbelt ()

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 89,301 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Child seat not correctly secured by seatbelt ()

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 82,620 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 74,279 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 74,275 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 64,744 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 61,645 miles

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

front tyres hold inner/outer shoulder wear

Pass 24 Jan 2014 56,763 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 51,938 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 45,979 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 41,828 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 35,732 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 28,481 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 21,859 miles

CUT IN NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH CORDS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 21,859 miles

CUT IN NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH CORDS

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

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

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 LWU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LWU, 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 LWU registered?

BV05 LWU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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