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LC05 LNN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

128,999 mi
Last recorded128,999 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 LNN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 128,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 128,999 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 122,659 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 117,545 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 111,494 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 111,479 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit 1.76 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 106,811 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 95,508 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust corroding

Pass 30 May 2018 89,816 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2018 89,816 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2017 83,432 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 83,432 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 76,831 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 76,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 70,306 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 70,306 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 62,353 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 56,321 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2012 50,002 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 43,876 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 43,876 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 37,865 miles

Just pass on emission test and heavy smoke prior to test advise use of diesel cleaner in fuel

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Some wear on front brake discs

Suspect object inside near side rear tyre advise invesigation

Pass 1 Jun 2010 37,865 miles

Just pass on emission test and heavy smoke prior to test advise use of diesel cleaner in fuel

Some wear on front brake discs

Suspect object inside near side rear tyre advise invesigation

Pass 5 May 2009 29,079 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 22,537 miles

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

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

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 LNN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LNN, 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 LNN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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