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LV05 SRO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

79,366 mi
Last recorded79,366 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 79,366 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 76,665 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 76,665 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 73,514 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 70,626 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 67,399 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 67,399 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 65,076 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

under vehicle has oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2020 62,295 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 59,654 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 56,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre inner tread wearing smooth

Fail 26 Mar 2018 56,530 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre inner tread wearing smooth

Pass 21 Mar 2017 52,382 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 48,669 miles

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

under vehicle slight mist of oil damp

Fail 7 Mar 2016 48,669 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

under vehicle slight mist of oil damp

Pass 27 Mar 2015 45,079 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 39,911 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2014 39,911 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2013 36,191 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 36,191 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 31,406 miles

Advise repair to nearside wing mirror.

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 26,467 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 21,599 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 21,599 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 16,922 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 12,852 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 SRO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 SRO, 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 SRO registered?

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

Is LV05 SRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV05 SRO shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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