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This 2005 CITROEN XSARA has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 12 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 108,023 miles 8 months ago on Tuesday 24th February 2026 at 13:19.

The current MOT will expire in 4 months on Tuesday 23rd February 2027.

VA05BNV MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED23RD FEBRUARY 2027108,023 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED18TH FEBRUARY 2026108,019 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Outer Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Outer Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED18TH SEPTEMBER 202417TH SEPTEMBER 2025106,045 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  7. MINOR - Offside Rear Position Lamp Insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Outer Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Outer Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Outer Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Devoid Of Tread (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED18TH SEPTEMBER 2024106,044 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Light Intensity Severely Reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Light Intensity Severely Reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  11. MINOR - Offside Rear Position Lamp Insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Outer Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. ADVISORY - Offside Front Outer Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Outer Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Devoid Of Tread (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED11TH SEPTEMBER 202311TH SEPTEMBER 2024103,032 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Outer Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
FAILED11TH SEPTEMBER 2023103,032 MI
 
  1. PRS - Windscreen Washer Not Working (3.5 (a))
  2. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Light Intensity Severely Reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  3. PRS - Offside Headlamp Light Intensity Severely Reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Outer Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED9TH SEPTEMBER 202211TH SEPTEMBER 2023100,423 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Outer Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened To Axle Tube Bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened To Axle Tube Bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED9TH SEPTEMBER 2022100,423 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Light Intensity Severely Reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Light Intensity Severely Reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Position Lamp Likely To Become Detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Outer Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened To Axle Tube Bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened To Axle Tube Bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED3RD SEPTEMBER 202111TH SEPTEMBER 202298,058 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Outer Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Outer Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Axle Housing Bush To Susp Arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
FAILED3RD SEPTEMBER 202198,056 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Outer Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Outer Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Axle Housing Bush To Susp Arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED11TH SEPTEMBER 202011TH SEPTEMBER 202196,135 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - O/s/r Axle Beam To Radius Arm,axle Tube Housing Of Bush Corroded
FAILED11TH SEPTEMBER 202096,135 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - O/s/r Axle Beam To Radius Arm,axle Tube Housing Of Bush Corroded
PASSED9TH SEPTEMBER 201911TH SEPTEMBER 202093,861 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - N/s/r Tyre Uneven Wear
FAILED6TH SEPTEMBER 201993,861 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - N/s/r Tyre Uneven Wear
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Stop Lamp(s) Adversely Affected By The Operation Of Another Lamp (4.3.3 (b))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Adversely Affected By The Operation Of Another Lamp (4.2.3 (c))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Strength Or Continuity Significantly Reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Strength Or Continuity Significantly Reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED31ST AUGUST 201811TH SEPTEMBER 201991,567 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Both Outer Sills Showing Signs Of Weakness
FAILED31ST AUGUST 201891,567 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Ex Heat Shield Insecure
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Both Outer Sills Showing Signs Of Weakness
PASSED8TH SEPTEMBER 201711TH SEPTEMBER 201889,021 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Discs Wearing
  2. ADVISORY - Both Outer Sills Showing Signs Of Weakness
PASSED5TH SEPTEMBER 201611TH SEPTEMBER 201785,679 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush Rear (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Fronht Discs Wearing
FAILED5TH SEPTEMBER 201685,679 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush Rear (2.4.g.2)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Pin/bush Rear (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Fronht Discs Wearing
PASSED28TH AUGUST 201511TH SEPTEMBER 201682,604 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Inner Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.5.c.1a)
  4. USER ENTERED - Ex Heat Shield Insecure
  5. USER ENTERED - O/s/f Tyre Outer Edge Wearing
  6. USER ENTERED - Engine Noise From Cam Beli Area
PASSED4TH SEPTEMBER 201411TH SEPTEMBER 201578,482 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  3. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  4. USER ENTERED - N/s/f Tyre Outer Edge Wearing
FAILED4TH SEPTEMBER 201478,487 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Side Repeater Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  2. FAIL - Offside Side Repeater Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  3. FAIL - Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  4. FAIL - Centre Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  5. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (7.3.d.3)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  8. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  9. USER ENTERED - N/s/f Tyre Outer Edge Wearing
PASSED12TH SEPTEMBER 201311TH SEPTEMBER 201474,962 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Inner Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.5.c.1a)
  3. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED4TH AUGUST 20125TH AUGUST 201371,862 MI
FAILED4TH AUGUST 201271,862 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
PASSED27TH JULY 20115TH AUGUST 201256,883 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED27TH JULY 201156,883 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. PRS - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED6TH AUGUST 20105TH AUGUST 201143,375 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED24TH JULY 200923RD JULY 201033,230 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
PASSED20TH JUNE 200830TH JUNE 200926,481 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

VA05BNV Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 60% | MOT Failure Rate: 40%

VA05BNV MOT Comments

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VA05BNV Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 108,023 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,144 miles

VA05BNV FAQs

This Citroen Xsara with registration VA05BNV was manufactured on Thursday 30th June 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 1.7 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 108,023 miles, so this Citroen has travelled an average of 5,144 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 30 MOTs on record for this Citroen Xsara beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 12 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means VA05BNV has a 60% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Citroen Xsara has had 83 Advisories, 7 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 22 Major, 0 Dangerous and 8 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Citroen Xsara is currently SORN .

Does VA05BNV have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 27th October 2026 VA05BNV does have an active MOT. Read more

Is VA05BNV Taxed?

No, as of Tuesday 27th October 2026 VA05BNV does not have Tax. The vehicle is declared as SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification). Read more

When does VA05BNV MOT expire?

The current MOT for VA05BNV will expire in 4 months on Tuesday 23rd February 2027. Read more

When did VA05BNV have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for VA05BNV was on Tuesday 24th February 2026 at 13:19. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has VA05BNV Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 30 MOTs on record for VA05BNV we can see 18 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has VA05BNV Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 30 MOTs on record for VA05BNV we can see 12 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 60% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is VA05BNV?

VA05BNV is registered as a 2005 Citroen Xsara. Read more

How many miles has VA05BNV done?

The odometer reading for VA05BNV at the last MOT in February 2026 was 108,023 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 5,144 miles per year. Read more

How old is VA05BNV?

The vehicle VA05BNV was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 30th June 2005. Read more

What colour is VA05BNV?

The official colour of VA05BNV is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does VA05BNV have?

VA05BNV has a 1.7 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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