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LC05 TVW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

67,647 mi
Last recorded67,647 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 TVW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 67,647 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 67,647 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 66,426 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 66,423 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 62,748 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 59,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 56,538 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 56,538 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 49,663 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear plastic shroud damaged. (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 43,994 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 43,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 37,583 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 37,582 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2016 27,875 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 18,252 miles

service light is flashing

Fail 2 Jun 2015 18,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

service light is flashing

Pass 28 May 2014 14,939 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 14,043 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 12,705 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 12,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2011 11,791 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 10,931 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 10,104 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 9,246 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 TVW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 TVW, 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 TVW registered?

LC05 TVW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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