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LA05 MLL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,073 mi
Last recorded159,073 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 MLL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2018 159,073 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 145,758 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Sep 2016 131,339 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 115,932 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre very badly worn inner edge

slight pas leak

Fail 14 May 2015 115,932 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads low

offside front tyre very badly worn inner edge

slight pas leak

Pass 19 May 2014 100,279 miles

front number plate damaged

smell of petrol in car

stone chip windscreen

Fail 9 May 2014 99,906 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front number plate damaged

smell of petrol in car

stone chip windscreen

Pass 9 May 2013 85,508 miles

both rear tyres perished and nearly on wear bars

engine area oil leak

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 9 May 2013 85,508 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres perished and nearly on wear bars

engine area oil leak

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 11 May 2012 74,666 miles

front brake reaction bushes worn

front number plate damaged

nearside front tyre cuts and worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

rear tyres perished

Pass 19 May 2011 64,174 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2011 64,174 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear wiper blade split

wiper blades smear in operation

Pass 15 May 2010 54,290 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 42,198 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 32,521 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2008 32,521 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 MLL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MLL, 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 MLL registered?

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

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