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LC05 SBV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,926 mi
Last recorded90,926 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 SBV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 90,926 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 90,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 86,470 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 86,467 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 82,830 miles

rear exhaust and mounting corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2015 82,830 miles

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)

rear exhaust and mounting corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2014 73,131 miles

rear silencer corroded

temporary mounting on rear silencer

Fail 10 Feb 2014 73,131 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

temporary mounting on rear silencer

Pass 4 Feb 2013 64,907 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 56,185 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Feb 2011 48,161 miles

Spare tyre defective

rear silencer bracket corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2010 40,924 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 40,924 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 31,887 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 24,727 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 24,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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 SBV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC05 SBV registered?

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

Is LC05 SBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC05 SBV shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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