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LV05 MLE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,356 mi
Last recorded67,356 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 MLE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2017 67,356 miles

Central Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 31 Mar 2016 61,887 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 57,413 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 53,750 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

o/s/r light lense damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2013 48,517 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 48,517 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 42,184 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 42,184 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 34,606 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 34,606 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 28,537 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Apr 2009 23,683 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 17,259 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 MLE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MLE, 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

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What year was LV05 MLE registered?

LV05 MLE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is LV05 MLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV05 MLE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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