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LV55 BVD

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,896 mi
Last recorded118,896 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 BVD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 118,896 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2017 118,896 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 111,833 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 111,833 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold to down pipe flange (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 May 2015 103,380 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 103,380 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Both front suspension bottom arm rear mounting bushes deteriorated slightly.

Nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated/perrished.

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 92,810 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 84,571 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 73,717 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 73,717 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 61,408 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2011 61,408 miles

n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 17 Feb 2010 50,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 39,013 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 39,013 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2) DANGEROUS

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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LV55 BVD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LV55 BVD, 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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LV55 BVD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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