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LV05 VPZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,195 mi
Last recorded154,195 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 VPZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 154,195 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 154,195 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 149,519 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 140,889 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 129,383 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 114,911 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 106,974 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 76,900 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 71,154 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 71,154 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 64,913 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 57,827 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Slight brake bind @offside front wheel

Slight lip on front disc's

Pass 14 Mar 2015 51,508 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Fail 13 Mar 2015 51,498 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 44,294 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 39,294 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 39,294 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 32,332 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 32,332 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 26,346 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 20,034 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 6 Apr 2010 20,034 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 23 Apr 2009 13,936 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 15 Apr 2008 6,997 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 VPZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VPZ, 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 VPZ registered?

LV05 VPZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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