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LM05 UVX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

94,947 mi
Last recorded94,947 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 UVX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 94,947 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 94,013 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ALL

Pass 1 May 2024 92,829 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s/f and /o/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear luggage on rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 May 2024 92,826 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s/f and /o/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear luggage on rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Apr 2023 91,719 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2023 91,715 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 91,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

engine sump damaged

gearbox damp with oil

headlight lenses discolouring

nearside outer constant velocity gaiter slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2021 90,411 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 89,507 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 87,617 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 87,617 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 85,544 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 82,190 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 82,188 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 78,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 75,372 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 71,360 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 71,360 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 68,106 miles

O/S/R Tyre has a cut on side wall but does not reach the ply or cords

Pass 20 Jul 2012 63,736 miles

nearside front tyre wall damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2011 56,595 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner wall

offside front tyre worn on outer edge and outer wall

Pass 12 Jul 2010 50,587 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside mirror damaged

Fail 27 Jul 2009 43,214 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear tyres perrished

Pass 27 Jul 2009 43,214 miles

Rear tyres perrished

Pass 25 Jul 2008 35,915 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 35,915 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 UVX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 UVX, 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 UVX registered?

LM05 UVX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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