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LV05 DXS

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

214,723 mi
Last recorded214,723 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 DXS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2025 214,723 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2024 206,225 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 206,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sil area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front drop link slight play

Offside Front Inner gator fouling chassis

engine heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Jul 2023 199,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust box mount corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

axle corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2023 199,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust box mount corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

axle corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2022 192,297 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Sills welded and covered.

Fail 21 Jul 2022 192,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Sills welded and covered.

Pass 4 May 2021 189,013 miles

Axle corrosion.

Exhaust corrosion.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.64 mm outer edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 188,808 miles

Boot lid component insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Axle corrosion.

Exhaust corrosion.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.64 mm outer edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 May 2020 186,364 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body Sill Corroded

Offside Front Outer Body Sill Corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective Bald ()

Fail 7 May 2020 186,363 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Body Sill Corroded

Offside Front Outer Body Sill Corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective Bald ()

Pass 7 May 2019 183,872 miles

Advise rear axle corrosion.And rear exhaust pin holed.

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.68 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 171,042 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable slight play in joint (2.2.C.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 May 2017 159,996 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare Wheel Carrier broken. Wheel still secure

Fail 8 May 2017 159,974 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Strap broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare Wheel Carrier broken. Wheel still secure

Pass 20 Apr 2016 153,660 miles

nearside rear tyre low on outside edge

Pass 22 Apr 2015 140,843 miles

N/S/F inner rack has slight play

auxilary belt deteriorated

oil leak

power steering ram has slight leak

Fail 21 Apr 2015 140,843 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

N/S/F inner rack has slight play

auxilary belt deteriorated

oil leak

power steering ram has slight leak

Pass 25 Apr 2014 126,458 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 126,409 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 109,536 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 96,952 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 96,952 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 79,495 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2011 79,495 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 61,881 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 59,345 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 59,345 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 47,718 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 47,718 miles

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

n/s/f tyre on limit

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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LV05 DXS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 LV05 DXS, 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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LV05 DXS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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