MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,038 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm +worn badly on inner treads (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
childs seat fitted to n/s/r seat belt
engine covers fitted
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Fuel system component leaking engine bay area (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm +worn badly on inner treads (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
childs seat fitted to n/s/r seat belt
engine covers fitted
both front tyres wearing edges
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
both front tyres wearing edges
Oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
rear tyres slightly deteriorated
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
rear tyres slightly deteriorated
unable to test rear seat belts
both frt tyres worn on inneredges
frt discs and pads worn close to limits
n/s mirror glass damaged
Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
both frt tyres worn on inneredges
discs and pads worn
n/s mirror glass damaged
rear exhaust back box bracket damaged
rear exhaust bracket corroded
n/s frt tyre worn
n/s rear tyre worn
o/s frt tyre inneredge worn
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
LV05 LBZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 LBZ, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of LV05 LBZ?
You can check the full history of LV05 LBZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was LV05 LBZ registered?
LV05 LBZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 March 2005.
Is LV05 LBZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for LV05 LBZ shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does LV05 LBZ have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LV05 LBZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.