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LC05 OPW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

193,640 mi
Last recorded193,640 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 OPW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 193,640 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2022 193,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2021 186,334 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2021 186,322 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 May 2020 181,296 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 181,281 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 170,811 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 170,811 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 158,192 miles

Offside Rear Number plate light lens missing.

Fail 20 Apr 2018 158,192 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Number plate light lens missing.

Pass 18 Apr 2017 144,624 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 136,726 miles

n/s and o/s outer sills starting to become weak with corrosion secure at time of test

Fail 26 Apr 2016 136,726 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

n/s and o/s outer sills starting to become weak with corrosion secure at time of test

Pass 21 Apr 2015 126,984 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres bald on edges

Pass 24 Apr 2014 113,756 miles

n/s/r tyre on legal limit (req changing)

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 24 Apr 2013 97,286 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 24 Apr 2013 97,286 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Apr 2012 79,515 miles

N/S/F Tyre sidewall damaged

N/S/R Tyre Sidewall Damaged

Pass 19 Apr 2011 66,848 miles

N/S/R tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 19 Apr 2010 55,092 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low on outer edge

Pass 22 Apr 2009 47,376 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 40,155 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 40,155 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 OPW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 OPW, 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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What year was LC05 OPW registered?

LC05 OPW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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