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LV05 MXW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

81,723 mi
Last recorded81,723 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 MXW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 81,723 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

spring seats corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2021 81,723 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

spring seats corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2020 77,438 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both NS & OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both NS & OS cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 77,438 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended stalk (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both NS & OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both NS & OS cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 73,588 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 73,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 71,088 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 69,574 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 67,552 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 65,299 miles

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

Offside Rear perishing

Fail 25 Aug 2015 65,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear perishing

Pass 27 Aug 2014 62,114 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 62,111 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 56,701 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 56,700 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 48,753 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

fuel flap missing

offside and nearside rear lights not secure

Fail 30 Mar 2012 48,753 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

fuel flap missing

offside and nearside rear lights not secure

Pass 31 Mar 2011 37,895 miles

age cracking to suspension rubbers

slight movement in rear beam bushes

Pass 31 Mar 2010 31,960 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 31,960 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 25,925 miles
Pass 5 May 2008 20,362 miles

slight binding on o/s/r wheel

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 20,035 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 MXW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MXW, 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 MXW registered?

LV05 MXW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 April 2005.

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