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LN05 EAM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,816 mi
Last recorded70,816 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN05 EAM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 70,816 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 67,695 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 67,694 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 62,943 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component power steering ram (2.3.3b)

offside and nearside front lower arm mounting bushes slightly worn

Fail 15 Jun 2016 62,943 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component power steering ram (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside and nearside front lower arm mounting bushes slightly worn

Pass 20 Apr 2016 62,689 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall slight damage

Pass 28 Apr 2015 59,406 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 59,406 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

N/S/R Tyre has damage to sidewall

O/S/R Tyre sidewall perished

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 54,325 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 54,325 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 48,035 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 44,169 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 44,169 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 37,979 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 37,979 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 32,119 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 26,156 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 26,156 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 22,408 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 22,396 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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LN05 EAM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LN05 EAM, 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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LN05 EAM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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