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LC05 RUV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

100,290 mi
Last recorded100,290 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 RUV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 100,290 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2025 95,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 91,165 miles

Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light front both side repeater lenses (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2024 90,892 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush split excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light front both side repeater lenses (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 74,363 miles

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

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

exhaust mounting bracket corroded off

Fail 30 Dec 2022 74,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing on both repeaters (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 68,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM 185/65/R15 +CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM 185/65/R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 68,752 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour SIDE REPEATER (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour SIDE REPEATER (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM 185/65/R15 +CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM 185/65/R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 64,422 miles

outer sills corroded/weak

rear tyres cracking

Fail 29 Sep 2020 64,419 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

outer sills corroded/weak

rear tyres cracking

Pass 3 Apr 2019 58,675 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 58,675 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 53,812 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 50,612 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 48,195 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 45,335 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 42,602 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 38,739 miles

security of offside rear light lens.

Pass 19 Apr 2012 35,441 miles

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

condition of near side wing mirrior glass.

security of off side rear light lens.

Pass 8 Apr 2011 31,956 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 13 Apr 2010 28,543 miles

Advise nearside wing mirror cracked

Pass 14 Apr 2009 24,856 miles

steering damper damp .

uneven wear on nearside front tyre.

Pass 1 May 2008 21,243 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 RUV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RUV, 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 RUV registered?

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

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