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LD05 BWL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

98,665 mi
Last recorded98,665 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 BWL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 98,665 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Dec 2025 98,665 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jan 2025 86,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 84,945 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 84,945 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 71,241 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 71,241 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 56,879 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 43,549 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 28,523 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 24,917 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 24,899 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 24,030 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 22,496 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 20,580 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 18,462 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 16,485 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 14,876 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 13,055 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 11,202 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 9,973 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 7,539 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 6,328 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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LD05 BWL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LD05 BWL, 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 LD05 BWL registered?

LD05 BWL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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