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BV05 LZE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,496 mi
Last recorded60,496 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 LZE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 60,496 miles

O/S & N/S outer body sills damaged.

Rear Rear beam axle corroded.

Pass 26 Nov 2021 43,127 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both O/S & N/S front tyres close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Beam axle corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 42,170 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 39,768 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 39,768 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 36,973 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 17 Mar 2017 34,189 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 34,189 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 30,704 miles

corrosion repairs covered with underseal

Fail 17 Mar 2016 30,703 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 26,940 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 24,027 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

Pass 7 Mar 2013 21,078 miles

rear windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

Pass 16 Mar 2012 17,214 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 14,944 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 13,516 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 11,146 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 8,233 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 LZE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 LZE, 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 LZE registered?

BV05 LZE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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The MOT history for BV05 LZE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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