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LV05 MXX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,985 mi
Last recorded104,985 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 MXX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 104,985 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 95,508 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 95,498 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 91,805 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

offside rear light cluster broken

Fail 14 Apr 2014 91,804 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

offside rear light cluster broken

Pass 14 May 2013 85,192 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 85,192 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 71,749 miles

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield insercure

Pass 9 Apr 2011 61,062 miles

o/s/front brake binding slighly

Pass 14 May 2010 54,755 miles

brake fluid level low

unable to check n/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 8 May 2009 44,235 miles

n/s front tyre worn on edges

clutch pedal rubber missing

heavy wear showing on front brake discs

o/s front tyre on tread boarderline and worn badly on edges

o/s rear light lens damaged

rear tyres low on tread and worn on outer edges

unable to check n/s rear safety belt fully due to child seat fitted

Pass 7 May 2008 31,164 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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 MXX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MXX, 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 MXX registered?

LV05 MXX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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