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DV05 LPA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

114,405 mi
Last recorded114,405 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 LPA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2021 114,405 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened both outer sills (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both outer sills holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre screw on inner edge ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both shocker casings corroded

Rear exhaust box clamp corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2020 107,360 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s perished.o/s perished cracked (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 107,360 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s perished.o/s perished cracked (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 99,442 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 99,442 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 94,039 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 94,039 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 87,829 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Front both sides abs ring corrosion on driveshaft causing expansion / rubbing on sensors

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 87,829 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides inner rear bushes split (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Front both sides abs ring corrosion on driveshaft causing expansion / rubbing on sensors

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 82,295 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 82,295 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour BOTH SHOWING WHITE (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 78,081 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

rear exhaust box to center slight blow from flange and center hanger bracket corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2014 70,600 miles

both front suspension arms rear bushes starting to become unbonded

Pass 7 Jan 2013 63,795 miles

both front suspension arms rear bushes just starting to split

Pass 3 Jan 2012 55,869 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2012 55,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2011 46,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 46,692 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 40,738 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 37,645 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 29,812 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 LPA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 DV05 LPA, 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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DV05 LPA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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