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LA05 CXC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,807 mi
Last recorded135,807 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 CXC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 135,807 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 121,895 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 x tyres near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 121,895 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 x tyres near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 107,185 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 107,185 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2016 102,656 miles

General corrosion to exhaust, suspension and brake pipes

Fail 14 Jul 2016 102,656 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

General corrosion to exhaust, suspension and brake pipes

N/s/r tyre heavily cracked/perished and low on tread

O/s/r tyre very close to legal limit

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Wipers not tested

Pass 14 Jul 2015 94,631 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 83,517 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 83,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 70,171 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 56,950 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 56,950 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2011 43,065 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 43,065 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 35,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 35,649 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 28,791 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 22,134 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 22,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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LA05 CXC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LA05 CXC, 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 LA05 CXC registered?

LA05 CXC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 July 2005.

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