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LS54 OVU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2017
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,328 mi
Last recorded132,328 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 OVU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 132,328 miles

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

all indicators slightly discoloured

child seat fitted to n/s/r

Fail 15 Mar 2016 132,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam h4 bulb (1.7.5a)

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

all indicators slightly discoloured

child seat fitted to n/s/r

Pass 27 Mar 2015 128,039 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r seatbelt

Fail 27 Mar 2015 128,039 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r seatbelt

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Fail 13 Mar 2014 123,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 123,132 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 108,704 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 108,643 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 94,607 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 94,607 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 80,670 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 80,670 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 67,502 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 67,502 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 57,657 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 57,657 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 49,897 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 49,895 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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LS54 OVU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LS54 OVU, 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 LS54 OVU registered?

LS54 OVU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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