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LV05 VXA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

163,567 mi
Last recorded163,567 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 VXA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 163,567 miles

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))

Fail 13 Dec 2025 163,567 miles

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))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 117,453 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 106,777 miles

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))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 95,541 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 85,981 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 85,930 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 76,299 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 68,460 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 60,156 miles

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))

Fail 27 Oct 2018 60,156 miles

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))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 56,281 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 54,779 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 54,779 miles

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)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 51,283 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 49,896 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 49,896 miles

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

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 47,953 miles

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)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 47,953 miles

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)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 43,405 miles

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)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 43,405 miles

Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 47,903 miles

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 15 Feb 2011 30,373 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 30,373 miles

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)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 21,114 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 19,605 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 14,651 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 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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