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LM05 JEJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

52,539 mi
Last recorded52,539 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 JEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 52,539 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 51,776 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 50,930 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 49,930 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 49,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing from outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 48,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 47,405 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 46,250 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 44,891 miles

rear exhaust box bracket corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2017 44,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust box bracket corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2016 43,512 miles

exhaust rear bracket corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2015 52,138 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 42,143 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2015 42,106 miles

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 May 2014 40,638 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 38,896 miles

Both rear tyres need replacing nearside rear badley perished & cracked on side wall. Offside rear tyre wearing out of shape

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 38,896 miles

Both rear tyres need replacing nearside rear badley perished & cracked on side wall. Offside rear tyre wearing out of shape

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 33,508 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 33,154 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2011 30,026 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 30,026 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 24,036 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 19,441 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)

Fail 1 Aug 2008 19,441 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 JEJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 JEJ, 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 JEJ registered?

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

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