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LV05 VGT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,209 mi
Last recorded116,209 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 VGT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 116,209 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 116,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2018 107,843 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 107,831 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (5.2.6)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 100,401 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 100,401 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 91,214 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 91,191 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 83,638 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 76,854 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 72,819 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 67,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 67,812 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 60,477 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 54,574 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 47,657 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 41,072 miles

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

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 VGT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VGT, 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 VGT registered?

LV05 VGT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 May 2005.

Is LV05 VGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV05 VGT shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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