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LA05 OWJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,262 mi
Last recorded61,262 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2013 61,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Aug 2012 51,471 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 1 Aug 2012 51,471 miles

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 8 Aug 2011 42,295 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 31,355 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 22,964 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seats fitted nearside & offside rear.

Pass 22 Aug 2008 15,133 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 OWJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OWJ, 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 OWJ registered?

LA05 OWJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 August 2005.

Is LA05 OWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA05 OWJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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