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LC05 TVM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

113,265 mi
Last recorded113,265 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 TVM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 113,265 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 101,034 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

eml on

Fail 21 Mar 2018 101,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

eml on

Pass 10 Mar 2017 92,254 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 88,709 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 75,850 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 75,850 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 66,704 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 66,704 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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Pass 6 Feb 2013 55,400 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 55,135 miles

Tested wet

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jan 2013 55,135 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tested wet

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2012 50,694 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 46,851 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 41,099 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 40,681 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 27,175 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 TVM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 TVM, 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 TVM registered?

LC05 TVM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 May 2005.

Is LC05 TVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC05 TVM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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