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LG05 RKV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,891 mi
Last recorded107,891 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 RKV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 107,891 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 107,887 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 97,369 miles

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

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

near side rear door and outer sill damaged.

Fail 24 Apr 2015 97,364 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

near side rear door and outer sill damaged.

Pass 30 Apr 2014 87,983 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Mileage not shown.

Pass 11 Apr 2013 79,444 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

crack on front no plate.

Pass 19 Apr 2012 72,736 miles

crack onfrontno plate.

Fail 19 Apr 2011 60,448 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 60,448 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 49,829 miles

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 49,829 miles

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 43,146 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 32,704 miles

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

Parking brake lever has a high travel

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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LG05 RKV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LG05 RKV, 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 LG05 RKV registered?

LG05 RKV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is LG05 RKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG05 RKV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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