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LM05 JAO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,786 mi
Last recorded102,786 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 JAO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 102,786 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 102,786 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 92,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 92,707 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 85,550 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 85,548 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 78,415 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust silencer rear flange corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2015 72,384 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 65,720 miles

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 1 Jul 2013 59,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 59,307 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 52,321 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge more than rest of tyre

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 52,320 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge more than rest of tyre

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 45,622 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 38,589 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 31,233 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 25,998 miles

both front tyres approaching limit on edges

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

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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LM05 JAO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 LM05 JAO, 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 LM05 JAO registered?

LM05 JAO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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