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LV05 VSM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,560 mi
Last recorded132,560 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 VSM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 132,560 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 122,798 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 122,030 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 121,228 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 121,228 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 118,670 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 116,005 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 116,005 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 108,710 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 99,762 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 99,762 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2015 89,172 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 May 2015 89,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 80,070 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2013 68,864 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 59,660 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil level low

rear wiper split

Pass 18 May 2012 59,660 miles

oil level low

rear wiper split

Pass 26 May 2011 49,350 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 49,350 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 40,475 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 30,123 miles

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)

Pass 19 May 2008 22,500 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 VSM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VSM, 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 VSM registered?

LV05 VSM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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