MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,585 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wing/arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and shoulders wearing low (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush bottom arm (2.5.A.1c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wing/arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and shoulders wearing low (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working loose connection (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch and outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint Pipe to steering rack (2.3.3b)
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch and outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint Pipe to steering rack (2.3.3b)
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Centre child sear fitted
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear tyre worn on outside shoulder
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside 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 Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both too dim (1.1.C.1e)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement P bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
kids seats fitted
tailgate release button damaged/ broken
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside 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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
No plate lamps covers dirty
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
boot release + cover in need of attention
osr tyre has stonecuts in tread
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
No plate lamps covers dirty
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
boot release + cover in need of attention
front brake discs + pads wearing
osr tyre has stonecuts in tread
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)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
All 4 tyres are wearing on the edges.
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
All 4 tyres are wearing on the edges.
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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LV05 VRK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 VRK, 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 VRK registered?
LV05 VRK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 April 2005.
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