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LV05 LHO

2005 Citroen Xsara

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

270,135 mi
Last recorded270,135 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 LHO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 270,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear corrosion on all brake components

Rear corrosion on all suspension components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 162,342 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight surface scratches on windscreen - not affecting drivers view of road

surface corrosion across rear axle

surface corrosion on both n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorbers

Pass 9 Sep 2017 157,466 miles

Central one of 5 stop lamp bulbs not working (still over 50% of light source illuminated)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 150,083 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 14,653 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 133,576 miles

slight oil contamination on top of engine

Pass 21 Sep 2013 124,031 miles

rear exhaust silence mounting bracket is corroded (system still secure)

Fail 14 Sep 2013 123,733 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust silence mounting bracket is corroded (system still secure)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 112,737 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 101,513 miles

rear silencer mounting bracket broken - exhaust system still secure

Pass 2 Oct 2010 92,884 miles

o/s wiper blade rubber slightly split on end

Pass 7 Apr 2010 88,039 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

air intake noisy advise attn

n/s front tyre worn cloe to cords

offside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 6 Apr 2010 88,039 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

air intake noisy advise attn

n/s front tyre worn cloe to cords

offside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 2 Apr 2009 71,163 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise both rear tyres wearing

Pass 2 Apr 2009 71,163 miles

advise both rear tyres wearing

Pass 3 Mar 2008 51,326 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 LHO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in White with a 1,560cc diesel 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 LHO, 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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LV05 LHO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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