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LD05 LXV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

116,593 mi
Last recorded116,593 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 LXV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 116,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

body has slight corrosion to sill panel areas

Pass 16 Oct 2024 107,826 miles

body has slight corrosion to outer sill panel areas

Fail 16 Oct 2024 107,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

body has slight corrosion to outer sill panel areas

Pass 9 Oct 2023 98,535 miles

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

body has slight corrosion to outer sill panel areas

parking brake effort slightly low

Fail 9 Oct 2023 98,535 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

body has slight corrosion to outer sill panel areas

parking brake effort slightly low

Pass 11 Oct 2022 90,331 miles

body has slight corrosion to outer sill panel areas

Pass 12 Oct 2021 82,829 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 82,829 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 74,270 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 74,270 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 66,842 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 66,842 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 63,841 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 60,735 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 57,329 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 53,613 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 48,245 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 43,859 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 41,647 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 38,461 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 34,616 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 30,622 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 May 2009 30,622 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 23,937 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 23,937 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 LXV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LXV, 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 LXV registered?

LD05 LXV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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