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LV05 FFD

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

105,316 mi
Last recorded105,316 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 FFD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 105,316 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 86,070 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 68,878 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 67,183 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front wiper blades smearing the windscreen

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Feb 2020 64,658 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Feb 2019 62,820 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Feb 2019 62,774 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Feb 2018 61,362 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 57,576 miles

Under bonnet engine cover fitted obstructing full under bonnet checks.

Under tray cover fitted obstructing full under vehicle checks.

Pass 17 Feb 2016 55,121 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 51,480 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 46,647 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 41,069 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 37,052 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 37,052 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 32,511 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 32,511 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 27,071 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 22,319 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 17,149 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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LV05 FFD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LV05 FFD, 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 LV05 FFD registered?

LV05 FFD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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