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LD05 XVM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

113,464 mi
Last recorded113,464 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 XVM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 113,464 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 113,464 miles

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

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted plastic silver trim (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 108,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge's ON limit (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 100,363 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 100,363 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 94,712 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 94,712 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 88,763 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 82,330 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 75,797 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 75,797 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 70,108 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 64,689 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 64,689 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 56,523 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2012 56,523 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 45,186 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 45,186 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 38,196 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 32,040 miles

ofside front tyre just on legal limit!!;worn inner and outer treads

Fail 16 Jul 2009 32,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

ofside front tyre just on legal limit!!;worn inner and outer treads

Pass 2 May 2008 24,113 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 24,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 XVM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 XVM, 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 XVM registered?

LD05 XVM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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