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LV05 BFK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

78,140 mi
Last recorded78,140 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 BFK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 78,140 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 78,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 74,926 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 73,665 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2024 73,665 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 70,006 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2023 70,006 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2022 67,550 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 65,574 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2021 65,574 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 61,005 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2019 58,816 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 57,387 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 55,269 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 55,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 52,966 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 49,507 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 47,175 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear bearing has sliht noise

Pass 8 Feb 2013 44,028 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 44,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust box bracket corroded, system adequately supported

Pass 20 Feb 2012 41,576 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 38,991 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 35,528 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 31,971 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 31,971 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 25,951 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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LV05 BFK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LV05 BFK, 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 LV05 BFK registered?

LV05 BFK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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