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LT05 DHM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,500 mi
Last recorded77,500 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 DHM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 77,500 miles

Front exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Offside Front slight movement in drivers seat

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 75,711 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 72,397 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 72,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 69,079 miles

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Nearside Rear parking brake effort low

Rear exhaust mounting strap in poor condition

Fail 29 Mar 2018 69,079 miles

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Nearside Rear parking brake effort low

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

Rear exhaust mounting strap in poor condition

Pass 31 Mar 2017 65,705 miles

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

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

exhaust turbo heatshield insecure

rear exhaust section support strap broken

Fail 29 Mar 2017 65,704 miles

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

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

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

exhaust turbo heatshield insecure

rear exhaust section support strap broken

Pass 30 Mar 2016 62,123 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 62,120 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 58,539 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust section support strap broken,deemed to still be adequately supported

Pass 31 Mar 2014 54,867 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust turbo heatshield insecure

Fail 31 Mar 2014 54,863 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust turbo heatshield insecure

Pass 5 Mar 2013 49,823 miles

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

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

rear pads appear low but unable to inspect through wheels

Fail 1 Mar 2013 49,785 miles

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

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

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

rear pads appear low but unable to inspect through wheels

Pass 3 Mar 2012 43,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2011 36,676 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 27 Feb 2010 28,891 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 21,904 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 16,391 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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LT05 DHM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LT05 DHM, 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 LT05 DHM registered?

LT05 DHM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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