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LV05 VSE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

83,801 mi
Last recorded83,801 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 VSE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 83,801 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 81,032 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

rear suspension slightly corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2017 77,742 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 73,816 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 69,382 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s drive shaft centre bearing has movement

Pass 17 Feb 2014 62,557 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 57,453 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s rear silencer bracket corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2012 49,524 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 43,256 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 34,589 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2010 34,589 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 28,994 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 21,302 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 VSE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VSE, 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 VSE registered?

LV05 VSE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 May 2005.

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