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LC05 BRV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

142,494 mi
Last recorded142,494 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 BRV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 142,494 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2020 142,494 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 139,541 miles

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

surface rust under the vehicle and on some components

Fail 6 Mar 2019 139,539 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

surface rust under the vehicle and on some components

Fail 25 Feb 2019 139,365 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 127,885 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 116,921 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 104,720 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre blistering and wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges and blistering

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 104,719 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre blistering and wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges and blistering

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 92,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 92,617 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 79,627 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 76,541 miles

Engine cover mounts broken

Near side front tyre wearing on edges

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 76,541 miles

Engine cover mounts broken

Near side front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 68,312 miles

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

damage to nearside rear door and sill

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 28 Mar 2012 68,312 miles

damage to nearside rear door and sill

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 18 Apr 2011 60,387 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 60,387 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s sill damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2010 51,151 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 41,868 miles

rear silencer support bracket deteriated

Fail 1 Apr 2008 31,674 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 31,674 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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LC05 BRV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LC05 BRV, 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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LC05 BRV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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