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LD05 GXS

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

100,952 mi
Last recorded100,952 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 GXS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 100,952 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 100,952 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 100,043 miles

Central handbrake long travel

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front outer sill corroded ,not within specified area

Fail 21 May 2019 100,042 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Central handbrake long travel

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front outer sill corroded ,not within specified area

Pass 15 May 2018 99,017 miles

Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion SILLS BOTH SIDES (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 May 2018 99,017 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH BLADES (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion SILLS BOTH SIDES (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 May 2017 98,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play SLIGHT NOISE (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel HB (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 May 2017 98,419 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play SLIGHT NOISE (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel HB (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 May 2016 97,725 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi/steel (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 May 2016 97,724 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi/steel (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2015 96,733 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 12 May 2015 96,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 95,783 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 95,770 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 30 May 2013 94,769 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 May 2013 94,769 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front wheel arch liners fouling

offside rear brake pad spring fitted incorrectly

rear bump stops deterioated

Pass 25 Apr 2012 82,386 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 72,879 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 57,462 miles

advisories unable to check o\s\r seatbelt( childseat fitted) front discs corroded slightly

Pass 29 Apr 2009 45,869 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 36,672 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 GXS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LD05 GXS, 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 GXS registered?

LD05 GXS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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