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LM05 UVZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,693 mi
Last recorded62,693 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 62,693 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 62,693 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 62,059 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 62,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2018 61,080 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 57,626 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 57,626 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 54,416 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill weak (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill weak (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 51,024 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 51,021 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 46,562 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 3 Sep 2012 42,500 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 34,171 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 34,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 22,983 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 22,983 miles

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

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 UVZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 LM05 UVZ, 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 UVZ registered?

LM05 UVZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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