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LV05 VSK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

81,107 mi
Last recorded81,107 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 VSK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 81,107 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 78,663 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 75,293 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 75,293 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 19 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 73,064 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 73,064 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 71,444 miles

Exhaust heat shields loose under vehicle.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 69,184 miles

Exhaust heat shields insecure under vehicle.

Fail 24 May 2018 69,181 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shields insecure under vehicle.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2017 67,043 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

Centre and rear exhaust heat shields insecure.

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 May 2016 64,570 miles

Exhaust heat shields insecure.

Front tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

Fail 11 May 2016 64,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust heat shields insecure.

Front tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

Pass 13 May 2015 61,262 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 58,034 miles

rear exhaust heatshield insecure.

Fail 30 Apr 2014 58,034 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear exhaust heatshield insecure.

Pass 8 May 2013 54,969 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 54,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear brake discs partly corroded.

Pass 11 May 2012 51,950 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 49,825 miles

offside rear tyre cracking.

rear discs rusty

Fail 21 Apr 2011 49,825 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre cracking.

rear discs rusty

Pass 7 May 2010 46,636 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 36,085 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 20 May 2008 25,555 miles

intermittant clonk from inside steering rack- lock to lock.

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 VSK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,718 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VSK, 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 VSK registered?

LV05 VSK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 May 2005.

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