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LM05 JCO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

67,759 mi
Last recorded67,759 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 JCO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 67,759 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 66,733 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 65,751 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 65,010 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 64,304 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 63,430 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside+nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 62,222 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 61,281 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 59,519 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 57,637 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 53,875 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 50,374 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 50,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 46,325 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 46,325 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 41,235 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 35,269 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2011 30,903 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 25,660 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 20,760 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 15,688 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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LM05 JCO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 JCO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM05 JCO registered?

LM05 JCO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 July 2005.

Is LM05 JCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM05 JCO shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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