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LV05 SUH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,282 mi
Last recorded96,282 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 SUH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 96,282 miles

Engine management light on.

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 May 2019 96,282 miles

Engine management light on.

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2018 88,955 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn to limit.worn heavily on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine management light is on

Fail 16 Apr 2018 88,955 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn to limit.worn heavily on edges (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light is on

Pass 18 Apr 2017 81,678 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (2.4.G.1)

engine light is on

Fail 13 Apr 2017 81,678 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (2.4.G.1)

engine light is on

Pass 18 Apr 2016 75,006 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 75,006 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 66,977 miles

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 66,977 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 60,495 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 60,480 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 53,361 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 46,530 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 39,626 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 32,619 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 25,728 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 19,939 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 SUH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SUH, 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 SUH registered?

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

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