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LC05 UKL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

255,823 mi
Last recorded255,823 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2016 255,823 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 221,227 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

OIL LEAK

Pass 6 Jan 2015 212,470 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 204,438 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 204,413 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 192,514 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

both front brake discs worn

both rear tyres worn

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 2 Jul 2013 192,497 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front brake discs worn

both rear tyres worn

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2012 158,287 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 149,911 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 130,659 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 108,457 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 108,457 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 89,810 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 UKL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UKL, 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 UKL registered?

LC05 UKL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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The MOT history for LC05 UKL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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