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LV55 BWH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

118,945 mi
Last recorded118,945 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 BWH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 118,945 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 118,945 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 110,782 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 110,782 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 99,966 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 93,103 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim on inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust system mount broken

Fail 18 Aug 2015 93,103 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim on inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp insecure 1 of 2 (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working 1 of 2 (1.1.C.1d)

rear exhaust system mount broken

Fail 28 Aug 2014 84,489 miles

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

offside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

rear exhaust systen mount broken

Pass 28 Aug 2014 84,489 miles

offside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

rear exhaust systen mount broken

Pass 13 Aug 2013 73,631 miles

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 13 Aug 2013 73,631 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 15 Aug 2012 65,226 miles

offside rear lamp unit slightly insecure

rear exhaust mount corroded & broken

Fail 15 Aug 2012 65,226 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

offside rear lamp unit slightly insecure

rear exhaust mount corroded & broken

Fail 24 Aug 2011 55,793 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear exhaust mount is corroded & broken

Pass 24 Aug 2011 55,793 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear exhaust mount is corroded & broken

Fail 18 Aug 2010 46,557 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 46,557 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 38,137 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 28,858 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 28,858 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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LV55 BWH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 LV55 BWH, 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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LV55 BWH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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