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LV05 RXN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

100,869 mi
Last recorded100,869 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 RXN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 100,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 19 Apr 2021 100,869 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt And has excessive play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 9 Mar 2020 98,974 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSF and OSR (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources housing damaged (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 94,280 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 94,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 89,443 miles

Offside Front light lens cracked

Fail 7 Dec 2017 89,443 miles

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

Offside Front light lens cracked

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 80,414 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 68,817 miles

CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA.

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-LOAD.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

TYRES-N/S/F EDGE WORN/WALL DAMAGE-O/S/R WALL/TREAD DAMAGE.

Fail 1 Sep 2015 68,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA.

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-LOAD.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

TYRES-N/S/F EDGE WORN/WALL DAMAGE-O/S/R WALL/TREAD DAMAGE.

Pass 2 Sep 2014 63,882 miles

OIL LEAKS.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.TYRES-N/S/F EDGE WORN/WALL DAMAGE/NAIL-N/S/R EDGE WORN.

Fail 2 Sep 2014 63,882 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

OIL LEAKS.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.TYRES-N/S/F EDGE WORN/WALL DAMAGE/NAIL-N/S/R EDGE WORN.

Pass 10 Oct 2012 54,182 miles

COOLANT LEVEL LOW.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.O/S/F TYRE EDGE WORN.

Fail 10 Oct 2012 54,182 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

COOLANT LEVEL LOW.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.O/S/F TYRE EDGE WORN.

Pass 23 Sep 2011 47,659 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 47,659 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 37,644 miles

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

Front disc's worn.

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

Tyre side walls starting to perish.

Pass 24 Sep 2010 37,644 miles

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

Front disc's worn.

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)

Tyre side walls starting to perish.

Pass 19 Oct 2009 27,799 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 21,947 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 15,302 miles

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

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 RXN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RXN, 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 RXN registered?

LV05 RXN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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