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LV05 VWE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

74,447 mi
Last recorded74,447 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 74,447 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 66,309 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 57,116 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 56,731 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

front brake discs corroded and worn

heat shield loose

n/s/r tyre perished and cracked

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 14 May 2020 56,723 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

front brake discs corroded and worn

heat shield loose

n/s/r tyre perished and cracked

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 17 May 2019 56,265 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r brake bind needs attention

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perished and cracked

o/s/r indicator faded

Pass 21 May 2018 55,873 miles

Front brake disks corroded on inner faces

Nearside Rear tyre perished/cracking

Offside Rear tyre perished/cracking

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2017 55,086 miles

Both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 May 2017 55,086 miles

Both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 54,308 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 54,306 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 53,767 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 May 2014 52,833 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 52,095 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 48,891 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2011 45,797 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 38,190 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 29,895 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 22,704 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 VWE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VWE, 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 VWE registered?

LV05 VWE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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