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LV05 SUF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,152 mi
Last recorded187,152 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 SUF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2014 187,152 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 186,956 miles

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

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

off side front tyre inner edge bald and very close to limits

Pass 17 Oct 2013 177,447 miles

off side and near side front tyres inner edges bald and at legal limits and need replacing

rear tyres inner edges starting to wear

Pass 15 Oct 2012 166,211 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2011 151,685 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 151,685 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 137,973 miles

o/s repeater pale

Pass 22 Feb 2010 126,018 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 101,814 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 101,813 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 84,159 miles

Rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded but not broken

Fail 26 Feb 2008 84,159 miles

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

Rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded but not broken

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 SUF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SUF, 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 SUF registered?

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

Is LV05 SUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV05 SUF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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