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FV05 BVE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,441 mi
Last recorded126,441 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 BVE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 126,441 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Fail 21 Jun 2024 126,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Fail 23 Jan 2024 126,436 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour Wing (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour Wing (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock Absorbers Corroded and Dust Covers Split

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Lower Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 119,754 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 116,174 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perrished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Fail 2 Dec 2020 116,174 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perrished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 10 May 2019 107,601 miles

Nearside Front Outer Sill corroded

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Sill corroded and holed but not in a prescribed area

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 107,590 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Nearside Front tyre is worn on the edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm also worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded and holed but not in a prescribed area

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2018 104,419 miles

Nearside Front sill corroded

Offside Ball joint has slight play steering rack inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 104,419 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front sill corroded

Offside Ball joint has slight play steering rack inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 100,682 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 94,176 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 87,719 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 81,738 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust heat shield loose

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear silencer bracket snapped

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Jan 2013 73,225 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge (185/65r15)

Rear silencer bracket snapped

Fail 23 Jan 2013 73,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge (185/65r15)

Rear silencer bracket snapped

Pass 19 Jan 2012 65,695 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 57,491 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 49,856 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 41,735 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 33,650 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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FV05 BVE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 FV05 BVE, 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 FV05 BVE registered?

FV05 BVE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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