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LV54 XPR

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,368 mi
Last recorded76,368 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV54 XPR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2025 76,368 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Strut top mount worn

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 5 Jan 2024 66,321 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 59,352 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 59,089 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 56,515 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2018 56,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 30 May 2017 53,900 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 51,788 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 51,788 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 51,788 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 49,105 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 45,155 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 40,756 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 40,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coolant level low

Pass 7 Jun 2012 35,571 miles

backbox exhaust bracket slighty corroded

both rear tyres slighty perished

Fail 7 Jun 2012 35,571 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

backbox exhaust bracket slighty corroded

both rear tyres slighty perished

spare tyre flat

Pass 25 May 2011 31,260 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 26,044 miles

Front brake discs worn / lipped

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010 26,044 miles

Front brake discs worn / lipped

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2009 20,840 miles

Toolkit / jack loose inside spare wheel below boot floor.

Pass 13 May 2008 15,513 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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LV54 XPR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LV54 XPR, 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 LV54 XPR registered?

LV54 XPR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 January 2005.

Is LV54 XPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV54 XPR shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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