MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,200 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
both outer sills corroded and holed but outside prescribed area
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides front (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
both outer sills corroded and holed but outside prescribed area
coolant leak poss water pump
front brake discs heavily lipped and corroded
nearside front tyre worn smooth on extreme edges
offside front tyre worn smooth on extreme inner edge
oil leak
wipers starting to split
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
coolant leak poss water pump
front brake discs heavily lipped and corroded
nearside front tyre worn smooth on extreme edges
offside front tyre worn smooth on extreme inner edge
oil leak
wipers starting to split
Exhaust in poor condition
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Front pipe near radiaror (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Exhaust in poor condition
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Front pipe near radiaror (2.3.3b)
center exhaust heatshield loose
front brake discs worn (lipped)
front brake pads very low
front number plate slightly cracked
nearside rear tyre cracked and perished
offside rear tyre low
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear tyre perished
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
offside rear tyre perished
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LV05 VSG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 VSG, 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 VSG registered?
LV05 VSG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 May 2005.
Is LV05 VSG safe to buy?
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