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LA05 OHV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

85,581 mi
Last recorded85,581 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 OHV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 85,581 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 80,265 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 78,145 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 78,145 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 70,942 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both n/s and o/s edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 70,942 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both n/s and o/s edges (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 64,874 miles

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

wind screen cracked.

Fail 24 Jun 2015 64,874 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

wind screen cracked.

Pass 27 Jun 2014 60,748 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 27 Jun 2014 60,739 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Jul 2013 59,326 miles

front screen cracked at the bottom below parked wipers

Pass 17 Jul 2012 54,716 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 16 Jul 2012 54,716 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 21 Jul 2011 48,961 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

front brake pads wearing low and front brake disc's lipped and wearing

Pass 21 Jul 2011 48,961 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads wearing low and front brake disc's lipped and wearing

Pass 21 Jul 2010 40,770 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Jul 2010 40,766 miles

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

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Oct 2008 30,063 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 OHV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OHV, 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 OHV registered?

LA05 OHV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 August 2005.

Is LA05 OHV safe to buy?

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