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LC05 RSV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,190 mi
Last recorded106,190 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 RSV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 106,190 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 106,190 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread lifting from tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2016 105,937 miles

Under vehicle has corrosion to all suspension components

Pass 21 Feb 2015 105,513 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 105,014 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 103,857 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 98,174 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front discs liped/worn

offside inner rear tyre perished/cracking

Fail 16 Feb 2012 98,174 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front discs liped/worn

offside inner rear tyre perished/cracking

Pass 14 Feb 2011 88,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Feb 2011 88,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 80,002 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil over engine

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2010 79,986 miles

Front registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil over engine

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2009 67,913 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 67,912 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)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 56,058 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 RSV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RSV, 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 RSV registered?

LC05 RSV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is LC05 RSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC05 RSV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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