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163,567 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT NOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT NOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Outer Sills weak
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Recommend immediate replacement (5.2.3 (e))
Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Outer Sills weak
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Recommend immediate replacement (5.2.3 (e))
Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Tested in wet condition
general body work damage
Front fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Front fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
all 4 tyres perished
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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LV05 VXA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 VXA, 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 VXA registered?
LV05 VXA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 April 2005.
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