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LV05 VWD

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

106,565 mi
Last recorded106,565 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 VWD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2022 106,565 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 97,889 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 97,889 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 89,749 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 79,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge need replacing now (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge need replacing now (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 70,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 t (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 70,367 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 t (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 60,819 miles

play to o/s/f track rod end borderline pass needs replacing soon

Fail 23 Feb 2017 60,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

play to o/s/f track rod end borderline pass needs replacing soon

Pass 26 Feb 2016 50,157 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 39,644 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 38,841 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 38,841 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 37,487 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 37,487 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 35,061 miles

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 35,061 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 32,495 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 30,614 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 26,675 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 26,675 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 21,856 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 21,856 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VWD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 VWD, 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 VWD registered?

LV05 VWD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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