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LC05 EWB

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,006 mi
Last recorded80,006 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 80,006 miles

rear wiper blade unserviceable

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine cover insecure

engine has misfire

engine under tray fitted

offside front wheel arch corroded

oil leak crankshaft pulley area

Fail 16 Aug 2016 80,002 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine cover insecure

engine has misfire

engine under tray fitted

offside front wheel arch corroded

oil leak crankshaft pulley area

rear wiper blade unserviceable

Pass 3 Jul 2015 78,695 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 74,864 miles

under tray & engine covers loose

Fail 16 Jun 2014 74,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

under tray & engine covers loose

Pass 17 Jun 2013 70,213 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 65,386 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 65,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 61,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 61,363 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2010 53,416 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 48,895 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 42,757 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 EWB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EWB, 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 EWB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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