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BV05 LXK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,794 mi
Last recorded124,794 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 124,794 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 118,337 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 118,337 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 112,661 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 12 Mar 2015 112,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 14 Mar 2014 105,948 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 16 Mar 2013 99,384 miles

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

O/s/r of sill slightly damaged

Pass 3 May 2012 89,727 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r sill damaged

oil cap missing

Fail 27 Apr 2012 89,727 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r sill damaged

oil cap missing

Pass 6 Apr 2011 78,757 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 67,562 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 67,561 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 53,612 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 53,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

antiroll bars bumping but seviceable

Pass 8 Apr 2008 41,386 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 LXK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LXK, 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 LXK registered?

BV05 LXK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 April 2005.

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