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LV05 MXU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,952 mi
Last recorded134,952 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 MXU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 134,952 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 134,947 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2019 128,992 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Nov 2019 128,992 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Nov 2018 115,824 miles

Rear rear handbrake requires attention

Fail 28 Nov 2018 115,824 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear rear handbrake requires attention

Pass 15 Nov 2017 98,033 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 98,033 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 87,048 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 79,648 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear seats removed

Pass 13 Nov 2014 72,056 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 72,056 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 64,205 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 64,205 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 62,974 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 62,974 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 56,547 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 51,922 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 48,461 miles

Undershields broken

Pass 16 Apr 2009 44,843 miles

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

Undershield held up with duck tape

Pass 15 Apr 2008 36,097 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 MXU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MXU, 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 MXU registered?

LV05 MXU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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