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LR05 MWD

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

71,008 mi
Last recorded71,008 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 MWD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 71,008 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear door and wing damaged no sharp edges

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2025 66,418 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 61,978 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 61,978 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 61,920 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Fluid level on minimum (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump noisy

Fail 31 Mar 2023 61,899 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear mounting bracket corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Fluid level on minimum (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump noisy

Pass 7 Jun 2022 61,594 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear hanging bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 61,428 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage slightly leaking from switch (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 61,183 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 59,145 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 56,856 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 53,880 miles

drivers door mirror glass damaged - recommend replacement

offside rear seat belt webbing damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2016 51,517 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front wiper blades in poor condition

rear ex hanging bracket corroded ( poor condition )

Pass 19 Mar 2015 48,454 miles

nearside front tryre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre outer wall perishing + small splits in tread area - recommend replacement

offside rear seatbelt webbing damnaged and frayed

Pass 19 Mar 2014 44,147 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 40,161 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 40,141 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 35,889 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 31,827 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 27,653 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

noise from rear brakes not able to see clear advise to get checked

Pass 27 Mar 2009 22,812 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 17,193 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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LR05 MWD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LR05 MWD, 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 LR05 MWD registered?

LR05 MWD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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