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BV05 LXF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

105,294 mi
Last recorded105,294 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 LXF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 105,294 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 98,743 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2025 98,712 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 92,264 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower corner (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all four corners (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 86,739 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 75,930 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 75,930 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning one bulb inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 63,197 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 63,196 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 60,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 60,264 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 53,860 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 53,860 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 48,892 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 48,884 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 43,494 miles

front brake disc pads low?

Pass 8 Jan 2016 38,782 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 33,116 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes greased

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 10 Jan 2014 30,836 miles

all brake pipes greased

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 15 Jan 2013 28,515 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear and nearside rear tyres cracking

Pass 10 Jan 2012 26,259 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 23,356 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 23,356 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 20,594 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Jan 2010 20,594 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Jan 2009 17,307 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 17,307 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 13,924 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 13,924 miles

Nearside 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 LXF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 LXF, 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 LXF registered?

BV05 LXF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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