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BV05 LYG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

167,188 mi
Last recorded167,188 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 LYG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 167,188 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres badly worn on inner edge (185/65r16) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various cuts + 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to split from one end (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 149,711 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 127,697 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 127,695 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 102,317 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

windscreen cracked, but not in driver view

Fail 20 Mar 2018 102,292 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

windscreen cracked, but not in driver view

Pass 27 Mar 2017 80,757 miles

Front brake discs and pads worn

Front tyres worn to 3mm

Slight f;uid leak from the power steering pressure sensor

Slight play in the n/s track rod end

Windscreen cracked on the n/s

Fail 27 Mar 2017 80,757 miles

Front brake discs and pads worn

Front tyres worn to 3mm

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight f;uid leak from the power steering pressure sensor

Slight play in the n/s track rod end

Windscreen cracked on the n/s

Pass 30 Mar 2016 57,241 miles

Rear brakes noisy

Slight fluid leak from the power steering pressure sensor

Fail 30 Mar 2016 57,241 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brakes noisy

Slight fluid leak from the power steering pressure sensor

Pass 16 Mar 2015 36,729 miles

the front tyres are worn to 3mm

Pass 31 Mar 2014 27,164 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 25,147 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 22,884 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 20,547 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 18,163 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 15,274 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 13,080 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 13,080 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 LYG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LYG, 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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BV05 LYG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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