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LV05 LHP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

59,217 mi
Last recorded59,217 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 LHP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 59,217 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges and perished/cracked

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake discs worn/corroded/pitted

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 58,901 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 58,878 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 57,333 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 21 Oct 2014 53,066 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 53,066 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 47,884 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 46,811 miles

Rear exhaust mounting bracket deteriorating

Spare wheel missing

Wear to front brake discs

Fail 24 May 2013 46,811 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Cracking to nearside front tyre

Heavy cracking to both rear tyres

Nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edges (on limit)

Offside front tyre wearing inner and outer edges

Rear exhaust mounting bracket deteriorating

Spare wheel missing

Wear to front brake discs

Pass 31 May 2012 41,667 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 35,027 miles

both rear tyres starting to perrish

Fail 5 May 2011 34,762 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres starting to perrish

Pass 30 Apr 2010 28,556 miles

Advise, no spare wheel .rear wiper split.

Pass 1 May 2009 24,644 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 24,644 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Advise.front brake pads low,wear to front brake discs

Pass 11 Mar 2008 20,846 miles

cut offside front tyre outer wall not to cords

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 LHP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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