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LD05 XWC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

97,670 mi
Last recorded97,670 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 XWC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 97,670 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 91,838 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Jul 2020 85,670 miles

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

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 Jul 2020 85,663 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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 10 Jul 2019 80,923 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 80,900 miles

Nearside Suspension arm 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 pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2018 76,930 miles

Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 76,930 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 72,269 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 72,269 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 68,563 miles

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

rear exhaust strap broken

Pass 10 Jun 2015 61,923 miles

rear exhaust strap broken

Pass 19 Jun 2014 56,217 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 17 Jun 2014 56,202 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 10 Jun 2013 50,152 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 50,152 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 44,767 miles

offside front tyre low on outer edge

tested wet

Pass 28 Jun 2011 39,182 miles

both rear tyres perrished

Fail 27 Jun 2011 39,182 miles

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

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 21 Jun 2010 34,647 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 29,991 miles

coolant stains radiator area

n/s/f tyre getting low on outer tread

o/s/r tyre deteriorating

Pass 4 Jun 2008 24,648 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 XWC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XWC, 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 XWC registered?

LD05 XWC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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