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BV05 NUU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

74,263 mi
Last recorded74,263 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 NUU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 74,263 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

Rear Exhaust mounting defective

Fail 25 Jun 2021 74,263 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

Rear Exhaust mounting defective

Pass 12 Jun 2020 68,401 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 65,945 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 65,943 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released all (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 59,831 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 59,829 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 54,170 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 54,170 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 45,178 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 32,473 miles

cannot clearly see all brake pads (trims fitted obscure view)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 32,473 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

cannot clearly see all brake pads (trims fitted obscure view)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 28,914 miles

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)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 28,914 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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 16 Jul 2012 25,356 miles

spare wheel not present

Pass 28 Jun 2011 21,465 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 18,397 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 14,777 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 10,832 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 NUU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NUU, 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 NUU registered?

BV05 NUU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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The MOT history for BV05 NUU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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