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LA05 MWU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

126,813 mi
Last recorded126,813 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 MWU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 126,813 miles

ADVISE ALL 4 TYRES LOW

Pass 13 Dec 2024 122,860 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 116,696 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 112,836 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 111,785 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 111,780 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 110,165 miles

Os rear swing arm bearing is showing signs of corrosion

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 103,356 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured pale (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 103,356 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured pale (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 95,355 miles

Ns rear tyre has worn to 3mm

Fail 12 Jan 2018 95,354 miles

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

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

Ns rear tyre has worn to 3mm

Pass 27 Jan 2017 87,751 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 74,152 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 74,152 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 65,156 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 65,156 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 55,812 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 46,805 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 42,529 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 39,258 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 34,015 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 24,054 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 MWU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MWU, 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 MWU registered?

LA05 MWU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 August 2005.

Is LA05 MWU safe to buy?

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