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LC05 TVU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,220 mi
Last recorded116,220 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 TVU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 116,220 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 115,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated very small split, stopping the ingress of dirt still (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also beginning to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 114,973 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 113,913 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 103,244 miles

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both wiper blades perished

Pass 11 Jun 2014 90,779 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Oil leak

wiper blades perished

Pass 3 Jun 2013 81,086 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 81,086 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 72,768 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 65,103 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 55,624 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 48,411 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 42,717 miles

front brake discs worn/ lipped

front braks pads worn low

Fail 11 Jun 2008 42,707 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn/ lipped

front braks pads worn low

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 TVU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TVU, 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 TVU registered?

LC05 TVU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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The MOT history for LC05 TVU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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