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LV05 KNZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,274 mi
Last recorded142,274 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 KNZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 142,274 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill holed but outside priscribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 138,887 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 21 Oct 2019 138,887 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 5 Oct 2018 128,035 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front registration plate cracked but still legible (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 128,033 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Brake hose to steel pipe is unsupported, bracket has broken (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front registration plate cracked but still legible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported steel pipe to flexible hose union is not supported, bracket has broken (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 118,157 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has side wall damage

Pass 7 Oct 2016 109,920 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 104,703 miles

Offside Front mirror cracked

Fail 14 Oct 2015 104,698 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front mirror cracked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 98,648 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 98,648 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 87,526 miles

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

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

offside mirror damaged

Fail 24 Feb 2014 87,526 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

offside mirror damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2013 77,535 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 77,535 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 67,657 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 56,469 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 44,877 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 35,497 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 21,230 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 KNZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KNZ, 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 KNZ registered?

LV05 KNZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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