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LV05 UOE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

116,112 mi
Last recorded116,112 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 UOE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 116,112 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 103,402 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 103,402 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 94,249 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 94,249 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 90,966 miles

all 4 tyres wearing on edge

Pass 15 Jun 2016 85,989 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 15 Jun 2016 85,989 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 13 May 2015 76,312 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 68,180 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 59,213 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 56,090 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2011 46,505 miles

n/s/r tyre deteriorated in sidewall

o/s/r tyre cracked in tread & sidewalls

Pass 14 Jul 2010 37,137 miles

n/s & o/s front brake discs worn

o/s/r tyre cracked

underbody shields fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2010 37,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s & o/s front brake discs worn

o/s/r tyre cracked

underbody shields fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2009 31,284 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

underbody shields fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2008 26,336 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 25,636 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 25,636 miles

Centre Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 UOE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 UOE, 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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LV05 UOE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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