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LC05 ULA

2005 Citroen Xsara

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

87,853 mi
Last recorded87,853 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 ULA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 87,853 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 87,853 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust shield insecure

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 80,746 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Fail 10 Apr 2019 80,746 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Apr 2018 74,635 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 74,635 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 71,961 miles

Nearside front headlamp attachment damaged

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Spare wheel fitted to nearside front

Fail 19 Apr 2017 71,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear Trim missing (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear Trim missing (1.1.C.1f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake discs worn

Nearside front headlamp attachment damaged

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Spare wheel fitted to nearside front

Pass 23 Apr 2016 65,906 miles

Nearside front wiper split

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

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Steel spare wheel fitted to nearside front

Nearside front tyre has a nail in the tread

Nearside rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Fail 12 Apr 2016 65,735 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven Nearside grabbing (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front wiper split

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

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Steel spare wheel fitted to nearside front

Nearside front tyre has a nail in the tread

Nearside rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 23 Apr 2015 62,066 miles

n/s wing mirror glass missing

o/s/f tyre getting low 2mm

o/s/r tyre getting low 3mm

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 23 Apr 2015 62,066 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

n/s wing mirror glass missing

o/s/f tyre getting low 2mm

o/s/r tyre getting low 3mm

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 16 Nov 2013 55,998 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust silencer bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 12 Nov 2012 50,468 miles

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

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

power steering pipe damp

Fail 12 Nov 2012 50,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

power steering pipe damp

Fail 24 Oct 2012 50,467 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

offside rear tyre perished and worn close to the limit

Pass 1 Nov 2011 46,806 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre perished and close to the limit

Fail 1 Nov 2011 46,803 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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre perished and close to the limit

Pass 6 Oct 2010 41,032 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 37,155 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 5 Oct 2009 37,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 4 Oct 2008 31,117 miles

rear brake application uneven

Pass 20 Jun 2007 24,003 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)

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 ULA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 ULA, 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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LC05 ULA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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