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LV05 SUX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,886 mi
Last recorded104,886 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 SUX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 104,886 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 98,093 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 98,093 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 93,700 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 93,700 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 89,721 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 89,721 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 87,252 miles

Both rear bump stops damaged

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2014 87,222 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Both rear bump stops damaged

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 May 2012 82,047 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Wipers split

rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 29 May 2012 82,047 miles

Wipers split

rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 27 May 2011 78,867 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 65,470 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 57,611 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 42,889 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 SUX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SUX, 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 SUX registered?

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

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