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BV05 LXE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

34,964 mi
Last recorded34,964 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 LXE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 34,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall start to crack/ perished. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall start to crack/ perished. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall start to crack/ perished. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2016 32,542 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 32,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2015 30,337 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 30,337 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2014 27,931 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 27,931 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 24,947 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 22,073 miles

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

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)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 19,828 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 19,828 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 17,522 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre pressure low

rear wiper blade split

spare tyre pressure low

Pass 12 Jan 2009 15,822 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 15,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 14 Jan 2008 13,739 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 13,739 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 LXE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 LXE, 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 LXE registered?

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

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The MOT history for BV05 LXE shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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