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BV05 LZK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,908 mi
Last recorded82,908 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 LZK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 82,908 miles

Exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 82,903 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 74,510 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 70,854 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside outer sill has slight corrosion

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 5 Oct 2018 70,652 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside outer sill has slight corrosion

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 18 Oct 2017 63,059 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 63,010 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 55,887 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

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

exhaust bracket on rear broken but exhaust still supported

handbrake only just met requirements

Fail 13 Oct 2016 55,887 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

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

exhaust bracket on rear broken but exhaust still supported

handbrake only just met requirements

Pass 27 Oct 2015 47,890 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 47,890 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 41,148 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 41,148 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 39,815 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 37,845 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 36,147 miles

both rear tyres,walls starting to crack

Fail 27 Mar 2012 36,147 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres,walls starting to crack

Pass 1 Apr 2011 34,237 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 32,585 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 30,116 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 28,130 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 LZK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LZK, 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 LZK registered?

BV05 LZK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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