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LV55 BVM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

143,480 mi
Last recorded143,480 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 BVM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2019 143,480 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 133,174 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 121,074 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 111,581 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 111,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 101,898 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 93,896 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 86,233 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 76,941 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 64,329 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 64,329 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 51,333 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 58,577 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 23,720 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 100,226 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 22,976 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 22,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 BVM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LV55 BVM, 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 LV55 BVM registered?

LV55 BVM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is LV55 BVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV55 BVM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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