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LA05 PUH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,649 mi
Last recorded110,649 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 PUH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 110,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm+ perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 110,649 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working o/s/r & n/s/r (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm+ perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 101,123 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges and 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

play in steering rack o/s and n/s

Fail 13 Dec 2022 101,123 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour wing repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges and 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

play in steering rack o/s and n/s

Pass 25 Nov 2021 89,719 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm+ perished (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 86,855 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs; inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.70mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 86,855 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs; inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.70mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 84,201 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 81,805 miles

Both front tyres ageing / perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 78,785 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 78,785 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 75,632 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine under tray fitted obscuring some items.

Fail 16 Aug 2016 75,632 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

engine under tray fitted obscuring some items.

Pass 17 Aug 2015 70,847 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal head adjuster moved and aim retested.

Fail 18 Aug 2014 65,681 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 65,681 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 58,828 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 47,529 miles

rear silencer strap corroded and will need replacing shortly

Pass 22 Aug 2011 36,846 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 25,885 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 13,941 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 5,022 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 PUH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PUH, 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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LA05 PUH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 August 2005.

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