2005 Citroen Xsara 2.0L Diesel · YP05 BVT
2005 Citroen Xsara (2.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 142,177 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jan 2023.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN XSARA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jan 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,177 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YP05 BVT Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/01/2022
- 142,177 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YP05 BVT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Citroen Xsara (YP05 BVT) between January 2022 and January 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 January 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamp (4.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))”; “Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a b”.
YP05 BVT Mileage History
- 04/01/2022144,177 mi
- 06/01/2022142,177 mi-2,000 mi
Average of roughly -320,357 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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