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LT05 DHJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,004 mi
Last recorded96,004 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 DHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 96,004 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

outer sills corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2019 95,995 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

outer sills corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2018 88,245 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre will repair ()

back box exhaust section corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2018 88,245 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre will repair ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

back box exhaust section corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2017 81,545 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front 2mm and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 81,523 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front 2mm and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 72,634 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 65,768 miles

Rear wiper torn

Pass 8 Apr 2015 65,381 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 65,381 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 60,365 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 56,623 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 52,957 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 52,957 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 48,161 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 40,702 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 33,342 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 33,342 miles

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

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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LT05 DHJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LT05 DHJ, 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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LT05 DHJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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