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LV05 MXY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

121,757 mi
Last recorded121,757 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 MXY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 121,757 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 121,679 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2016 110,846 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 110,732 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 100,144 miles

Oil leak

mil light on

nearside impact damage

Fail 26 Jun 2015 100,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust guard rattleing

mil light on

nearside impact damage

Pass 13 Jun 2014 87,773 miles

OSF Brake Hose spring cover fouling drop link on full lock

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Jun 2014 87,773 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

OSF Brake Hose spring cover fouling drop link on full lock

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2013 77,326 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2013 77,231 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2012 68,200 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust clamp corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2011 58,302 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Oil leak

front number plate is cracked but legible and secure

o/s mirror is slightly loose/damaged but secure

Fail 4 Jul 2011 58,301 miles

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

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Oil leak

front number plate is cracked but legible and secure

Pass 5 Jul 2010 46,526 miles

engine bay oil leaks from under cover lower / top engine cover loose

heavy edge wear nsf tyre / edge wear osf tyre

osf wiper smearing slightly

Pass 11 Jul 2009 33,188 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2009 32,799 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 27,497 miles

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

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 MXY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MXY, 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 MXY registered?

LV05 MXY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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