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LA05 DLO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

90,105 mi
Last recorded90,105 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 DLO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 90,105 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 5mm cracking 185/65r15 88h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 6mm cracking 185/65r15 88h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 87,677 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 86,789 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 86,789 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 82,210 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 76,569 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 70,434 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 70,434 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 65,387 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 61,674 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 59,616 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 59,616 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 57,541 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust rusty in places

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Jul 2012 54,251 miles

Exhaust system - All slightly coroded

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

Gear box seals leaking

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2011 49,136 miles

Oil leak

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

front brake discs slightly worn (not seriously weakened)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 44,138 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 34,415 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2009 34,415 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 23,150 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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LA05 DLO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol 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 LA05 DLO, 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 DLO registered?

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

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