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LV05 RXD

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,510 mi
Last recorded73,510 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 RXD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 73,510 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 73,510 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 67,050 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 67,050 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 61,144 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 54,692 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 54,689 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 48,060 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 48,060 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 44,884 miles

rear exhaust box band corroded but rear box still secure

Fail 7 Apr 2014 44,875 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

rear exhaust box band corroded but rear box still secure

Pass 22 Mar 2013 42,958 miles

Exhaust rear section mounting fractured.

Fail 21 Mar 2013 42,949 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres perished.

Engine management light on.

Exhaust rear section mounting fractured.

Pass 21 Mar 2012 38,864 miles

Slight binding to near side rear brake

Fail 5 Apr 2011 35,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight binding to n/s/r brake

Pass 5 Apr 2011 35,176 miles

slight binding to n/s/r brake

Pass 7 Apr 2010 30,956 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Undertray Fitted

Front Brake Discs Rusted

Fail 7 Apr 2010 30,956 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Undertray Fitted

Front Brake Discs Rusted

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 30,380 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 28,089 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 28,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 RXD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RXD, 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 RXD registered?

LV05 RXD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is LV05 RXD safe to buy?

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