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LV05 FNP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,373 mi
Last recorded189,373 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 FNP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 189,373 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 189,373 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 164,632 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 141,224 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Exhaust rear mount broken but exhaust still secure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 132,543 miles

advise front brake pads low

advise n/s front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 16 Mar 2015 117,512 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 117,512 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 104,582 miles

advise condtion of rear exhaust box clamp

Fail 19 Mar 2014 104,582 miles

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

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

advise condtion of rear exhaust box clamp

Pass 18 Mar 2013 88,162 miles

fuel flap door missing

rear exhaust box hanger strap starting to corrode

Fail 24 Mar 2012 70,902 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

close to diesel smoke limits

Pass 24 Mar 2012 70,902 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

close to diesel smoke limits

Fail 22 Mar 2011 55,486 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

service lamp on

Pass 22 Mar 2011 55,486 miles

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

service lamp on

Pass 5 Mar 2010 38,596 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 31,393 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 24,105 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 24,095 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

wheel alignment

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 FNP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FNP, 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 FNP registered?

LV05 FNP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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