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LA05 DKV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,545 mi
Last recorded101,545 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 DKV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 101,545 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (poor condition) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and sidewall damage 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 101,545 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (poor condition) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and sidewall damage 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 100,058 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides ( poor condition) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sidewall damage n/s front tyre 185/65/15

Fail 25 Jul 2018 100,058 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides ( poor condition) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

sidewall damage n/s front tyre 185/65/15

Pass 8 Aug 2017 97,437 miles

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

sidewall damage n/s front tyre 185/65/15

Fail 8 Aug 2017 97,437 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

sidewall damage n/s front tyre 185/65/15

Pass 17 Aug 2016 91,706 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 91,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65/15 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/s rear tyre wear and sidewall damage

Pass 5 Aug 2015 84,863 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

slight split wipers

wear and sidewall damage n/s front tyre 185/65/15

Fail 5 Aug 2015 84,863 miles

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

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

slight split wipers

wear and sidewall damage n/s front tyre 185/65/15

Pass 7 Aug 2014 78,840 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

sidewall damage o/s front tyre 185/65/15

sidewall damage o/s rear tyre 185/65/15

Pass 31 Jul 2013 72,054 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 72,054 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 65,153 miles

Bottom gearbox mount has play in the bush

Tyres: n/s/r has perished side wall

Tyres: o/s/r has perished side wall

Fail 8 Aug 2012 65,153 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bottom gearbox mount has play in the bush

Tyres: n/s/r has perished side wall

Tyres: o/s/r has perished side wall

Pass 3 Aug 2011 58,064 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside door mirror cover missing

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2010 49,913 miles

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

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

front brake discs starting to wear

Pass 13 Aug 2009 45,904 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 35,698 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 35,697 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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 DKV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc 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 DKV, 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 DKV registered?

LA05 DKV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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