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LT05 UXW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,468 mi
Last recorded73,468 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 UXW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 73,468 miles

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

Nearside number plate light lens missing

Fail 17 Mar 2016 73,468 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside number plate light lens missing

Pass 25 Mar 2015 67,446 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 67,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 60,642 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

expantion tank cap missing

Fail 25 Mar 2014 60,642 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

expantion tank cap missing

Pass 9 Mar 2013 54,520 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 49,778 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 49,778 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 46,903 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 46,903 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 41,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Mar 2010 41,221 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 34,767 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 31 Mar 2008 25,903 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 UXW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UXW, 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 UXW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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