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BV05 LWX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,081 mi
Last recorded100,081 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 100,081 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 91,091 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 91,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 80,641 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 70,006 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 70,002 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 56,103 miles

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

air bag lamp on

Fail 31 Oct 2012 56,087 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag lamp on

Pass 2 Nov 2011 45,730 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 31,540 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 17,216 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 15,962 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 8,896 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Feb 2008 8,519 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 8,519 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 LWX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LWX, 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 LWX registered?

BV05 LWX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is BV05 LWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 LWX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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