MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,611 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
filler in n/s/rear outer sill
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
filler in n/s/rear outer sill
Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre wearing on edges
nearside rear tyre cracking
offside rear tyre cracking
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre wearing on edges
nearside rear tyre cracking
offside rear tyre cracking
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
vehicle is damiged repaired from the back rear lamp has also been repaired not showing white ligh
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
BV05 LXJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 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 LXJ, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of BV05 LXJ?
You can check the full history of BV05 LXJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was BV05 LXJ registered?
BV05 LXJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 March 2005.
Is BV05 LXJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for BV05 LXJ shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does BV05 LXJ have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BV05 LXJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.