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LD05 XHW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,794 mi
Last recorded82,794 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 XHW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 82,794 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 82,794 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 80,788 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 78,081 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 75,552 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 73,136 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 73,135 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 71,836 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 70,130 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 67,301 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 63,249 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 61,046 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 61,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 55,162 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 55,158 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 45,999 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 45,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 36,521 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 36,521 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 29,750 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 XHW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XHW, 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 XHW registered?

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

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