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LV05 MLN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

165,447 mi
Last recorded165,447 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 MLN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2022 165,447 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower sill, area marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower sill, area marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 158,373 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

advise offside and nearside front outer sills starting to corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2020 158,373 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure clamp corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

advise offside and nearside front outer sills starting to corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2019 156,895 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 150,394 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 150,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 135,146 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 113,901 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 113,901 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 93,035 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 93,035 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 71,710 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 57,780 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 57,780 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 45,379 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 45,372 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 33,176 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 27,753 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 20,742 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 14,909 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 MLN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MLN, 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 MLN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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