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LC05 OPH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

154,630 mi
Last recorded154,630 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 OPH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2019 154,630 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Excessive corrosion, outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Excessive corrosion, outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering component insecure and steering adversely affected Track rod end, locking nut. (2.1.5 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 150,437 miles

WIPERS POOR

slight play in inner tie rod end

Pass 21 Jan 2017 138,348 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 138,346 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 134,709 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 134,703 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 128,566 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

injector chuffing

Fail 11 Mar 2015 128,566 miles

Offside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

injector chuffing

Pass 19 Mar 2014 120,622 miles

n/s/f tyre baid on inside edge

Fail 17 Mar 2014 120,617 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre baid on inside edge

Pass 23 Jul 2013 118,263 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2013 118,263 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2012 109,938 miles

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

Oil leak

battery flat

osf outer sill going soft beneath underseal

Fail 26 Jul 2012 109,938 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

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

battery flat

osf outer sill going soft beneath underseal

Pass 18 Jul 2011 101,325 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/r tyre outer side wall badly perished and scuffed

Pass 16 Jul 2010 89,590 miles

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

front pads low

o/s/r tyre perrished

Fail 16 Jul 2010 89,590 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front pads low

o/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 29 May 2009 76,517 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

both rear tyres perrishing

Fail 29 May 2009 76,517 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

both rear tyres perrishing

Pass 2 Jun 2008 66,786 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2008 66,786 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 OPH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 OPH, 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 OPH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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