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BV05 LXN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

102,944 mi
Last recorded102,944 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 LXN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 102,944 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 102,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2019 96,392 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 92,325 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 92,325 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 87,974 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 87,974 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 83,641 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 78,748 miles

rear most exhaust silencer support strap broken but system still adequatley supported,

Fail 10 Mar 2015 78,748 miles

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

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

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

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

rear most exhaust silencer support strap broken but system still adequatley supported,

Pass 14 Mar 2014 73,532 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear exhaust box strap has broken,but is not in criteria to fail.

Pass 15 Mar 2013 66,306 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 66,306 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear exahust braket insure

Fail 14 Mar 2012 59,994 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 59,994 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 53,797 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 49,181 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 45,006 miles

diesel engine smoke test result close to limit

Fail 17 Mar 2009 45,006 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

diesel engine smoke test result close to limit

Pass 18 Feb 2008 35,670 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 LXN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LXN, 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 LXN registered?

BV05 LXN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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