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LT05 UXX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

87,881 mi
Last recorded87,881 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 UXX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 87,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel has a slight bind

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 87,152 miles

rust patches in various places

Fail 13 May 2025 87,149 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rust patches in various places

Pass 6 Mar 2024 86,582 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rust and corrosion in various places

Pass 9 Mar 2023 86,087 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Mar 2023 86,083 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Mar 2022 84,815 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 84,766 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 83,119 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

number plate lamp unit loose

Fail 2 Mar 2021 83,116 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

number plate lamp unit loose

Pass 20 Feb 2020 82,851 miles

front and rear suspension heavily corroded

inspection of boot carried out through seat aperture as tail gate lever broken

nearside rear tyre heavily perished

Fail 20 Feb 2020 82,851 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

diesel injector chuffing fumes

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension heavily corroded

inspection of boot carried out through seat aperture as tail gate lever broken

nearside rear tyre heavily perished

Pass 19 Feb 2019 82,075 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users blue/black (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake caliper lever not returning to correct resting place, onto stop allowing caliper to be poorly adjusted

Rear beam axle and mounting heavily corroded

corrosion around most suspension components

parking brake efficiency only just passable at 18% (minimum 16%) due to fault with offside rear caliper/ handbrake cable

tailgate release button and number plate lamp mounting bar loose

welded repairs heavily coated

windscreen lightly marked in several places, from repeated use of defective wiper blades in the past

Fail 15 Feb 2019 82,072 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake caliper lever not returning to correct resting place, onto stop allowing caliper to be poorly adjusted

Rear beam axle and mounting heavily corroded

corrosion around most suspension components

parking brake efficiency only just passable at 18% (minimum 16%) due to fault with offside rear caliper/ handbrake cable

tailgate release button and number plate lamp mounting bar loose

windscreen lightly marked in several places, from repeated use of defective wiper blades in the past

Pass 28 Feb 2018 81,379 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 79,988 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 79,988 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired pad retaining spring not fitted to design (3.5.1n)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Feb 2016 77,952 miles

Front wipers split

N/S/F and both rear tyres deteriorated

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 74,805 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 74,795 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Turbo inlet hose insecure

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 3 Mar 2014 71,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 71,063 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 60,465 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 52,672 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 44,572 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 38,900 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 32,580 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 25,292 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 UXX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 UXX, 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 UXX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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