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LC05 RUU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,298 mi
Last recorded97,298 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 97,298 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2019 97,298 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 95,840 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 95,115 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Nov 2017 95,115 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Aug 2016 93,711 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate damaged

wipers slight smeary

Pass 5 Jan 2015 91,521 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front no plate damaged

nearside outer sill damaged

raer bumper cracked

tailgate handle broken

Fail 5 Jan 2015 91,521 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front no plate damaged

nearside outer sill damaged

raer bumper cracked

tailgate handle broken

Pass 12 Jan 2014 79,095 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 67,279 miles

Both sunvisors missing.

Front number plate cracked.

Fuel cap flap missing.

N/S/F tyre badly worn on outer edge,not quite down to the cords,but close. - 185/65x15

O/S/R tyre outer sidewall perished - low on tread.

Oil leak

Rear brakes noisey.

Rear bumper cracked.

Fail 12 Jan 2013 67,279 miles

Both sunvisors missing.

Front number plate cracked.

Fuel cap flap missing.

N/S/F tyre badly worn on outer edge,not quite down to the cords,but close. - 185/65x15

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/R tyre outer sidewall perished - low on tread.

Oil leak

Rear brakes noisey.

Rear bumper cracked.

Pass 27 Jan 2012 55,186 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake pads look low

front reg plate damaged

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge due to design of tread

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

nearside front tyre tread worn close to limit

offside headlamp aim set on upper limit

sunvisor faulty,will not stay in stowed position

Fail 27 Jan 2012 55,186 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake pads look low

front reg plate damaged

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge due to design of tread

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

nearside front tyre tread worn close to limit

offside headlamp aim set on upper limit

sunvisor faulty,will not stay in stowed position

Pass 21 Jan 2011 45,393 miles

front brake pads are worn low

o/s/r tyre is perrished and cracked

spare tyre is worn

Fail 21 Jan 2011 45,393 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads are worn low

o/s/r tyre is perrished and cracked

spare tyre is worn

Pass 18 Jan 2010 35,782 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 32,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 32,856 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 24,930 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 24,930 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is 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 RUU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RUU, 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 RUU registered?

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

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