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LR05 OJH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,255 mi
Last recorded135,255 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 OJH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 135,255 miles

rear o\s hand brake

Pass 2 Sep 2016 123,380 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 121,059 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 121,023 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 118,234 miles

rear handbrakes not returning to stops on calipers

Pass 24 May 2013 111,427 miles

offside handbrake quadrant held right off its stop

Fail 24 May 2013 111,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

offside handbrake quadrant held right off its stop

Pass 28 May 2012 103,196 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 103,196 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

offside handbrake effort low

offside handbrake quadrant held off its stop

Pass 26 May 2011 97,273 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 14 May 2011 97,190 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 28 May 2010 84,971 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 51,917 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 OJH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LR05 OJH, 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 OJH registered?

LR05 OJH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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