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LD05 BWX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,916 mi
Last recorded110,916 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 BWX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 110,916 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 110,916 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 110,296 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear wiper blade defective

Fail 23 Oct 2018 110,296 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 7 Mar 2017 100,375 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 89,013 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside wiper broken

Pass 27 Feb 2015 79,143 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 66,286 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 66,286 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 61,147 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 57,209 miles

Airbag light on.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Pass 16 Feb 2011 50,558 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 43,772 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 36,044 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 28,646 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 BWX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BWX, 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 BWX registered?

LD05 BWX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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