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LC05 RTO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

59,954 mi
Last recorded59,954 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 RTO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 59,954 miles

Front Noise from power steering racking while turning steering wheel

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 59,954 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Has slight free play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Noise from power steering racking while turning steering wheel

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 54,635 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 26 May 2018 51,006 miles

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

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

damage to rear of vehicle and light unit

oil leak[s]

Fail 25 May 2018 51,005 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

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

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

damage to rear of vehicle and light unit

oil leak[s]

service light on

Pass 16 May 2017 47,911 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked/damaged (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2016 45,059 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 10 May 2016 45,059 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2015 42,073 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear chaissis rusted.

slight leak on the exhaust box.

wasnt able to inpect the brake pads due to cover fitted to the rim.

Pass 20 May 2014 39,127 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 36,384 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 34,206 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 32,057 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 32,057 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 17 May 2010 28,876 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 May 2010 28,876 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 26,562 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 23,529 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 RTO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RTO, 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 RTO registered?

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

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