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LV05 LHL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

105,146 mi
Last recorded105,146 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 LHL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 105,146 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 101,306 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 101,304 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 95,103 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 85,680 miles

noise from o/s/rear brake drum

Fail 13 Oct 2017 85,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

noise from o/s/rear brake drum

Pass 5 Sep 2016 77,332 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 71,143 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 66,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 59,647 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 53,164 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 53,164 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 44,972 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 36,309 miles

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

Pass 13 Aug 2009 26,878 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 5,827 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 LHL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LHL, 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 LHL registered?

LV05 LHL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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