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DV05 LNW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

71,646 mi
Last recorded71,646 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 LNW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 71,646 miles

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2020 71,140 miles

both outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2019 70,301 miles

both sills tender

Pass 16 Mar 2018 68,760 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 65,017 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 65,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 61,330 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 61,330 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 56,705 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 52,858 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 52,858 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 49,745 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 26 Apr 2012 45,469 miles

exhaust rear bracket corroded,but system is adequately supported

Pass 9 Apr 2011 37,382 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 31,790 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 24,724 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2009 24,724 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 16,559 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 16,161 miles

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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DV05 LNW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DV05 LNW, 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 DV05 LNW registered?

DV05 LNW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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The MOT history for DV05 LNW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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