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LV05 VVY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,900 mi
Last recorded61,900 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 VVY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 61,900 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 59,246 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2022 59,245 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 54,694 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 54,694 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 49,035 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 49,035 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 43,208 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 41,749 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 39,768 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 37,813 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 35,834 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 33,947 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 32,090 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 29,835 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 29,835 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 27,060 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 23,504 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 19,900 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 14,279 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 VVY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VVY, 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 VVY registered?

LV05 VVY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 April 2005.

Is LV05 VVY safe to buy?

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