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LD05 PPX

2005 Citroen Xsara

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

156,082 mi
Last recorded156,082 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 PPX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 156,082 miles

Offside front tyre low tread.

Fail 19 Jun 2020 156,007 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside front tyre low tread.

Pass 4 Jul 2019 145,205 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 145,205 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 133,457 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 133,437 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 120,962 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 113,295 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 113,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 101,002 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 101,002 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 88,735 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 88,735 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 72,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn and lipped

front brake pads wearing low

rear wiper split

Fail 25 Aug 2012 61,212 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 61,212 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 49,178 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 49,178 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 35,604 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 30,046 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 24,406 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 24,403 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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LD05 PPX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 PPX, 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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LD05 PPX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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