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PE05 BSV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

124,986 mi
Last recorded124,986 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 BSV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 124,986 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 124,984 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 116,466 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 116,466 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 116,465 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 116,230 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested Due to insufficient coolant (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 111,601 miles

Central Rear Seat is missing.

Front Exhaust clamp at cross member is not fastened.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Items hanging from internal rear view mirror. ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Drop link. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Fog light not working.

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Drop link. (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust silencer strap is excessively corroded and adrift.

Fail 25 Nov 2017 111,535 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Excessively discoloured. (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade excessively split. (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade excessively split. (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking and is saturated. (2.3.3b)

Central Rear Seat is missing.

Front Exhaust clamp at cross member is not fastened.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Items hanging from internal rear view mirror. ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Drop link. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Fog light not working.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Drop link. (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust silencer strap is excessively corroded and adrift.

Pass 28 Nov 2016 105,455 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 105,451 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 102,505 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 95,276 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 95,276 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 87,263 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 87,263 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 79,589 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 68,895 miles

hand brake warning lamp inop

Fail 15 Feb 2012 68,895 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

hand brake warning lamp inop

Pass 11 Feb 2011 57,881 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 46,207 miles

offside rear tyre damaged on outer wall.

Pass 11 Mar 2009 39,256 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.

plastic cover on offside rear seatbelt stork damaged.

Fail 11 Mar 2009 39,256 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.

plastic cover on offside rear seatbelt stork damaged.

Pass 31 Mar 2008 27,244 miles

plastic cover on offside rear seatbelt stork insecure.

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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PE05 BSV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 PE05 BSV, 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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PE05 BSV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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