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LV55 STZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

104,180 mi
Last recorded104,180 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 STZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 104,180 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 104,180 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 31 Oct 2019

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 88,883 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017
Fail 19 Aug 2017

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 68,264 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 1 Aug 2016 68,244 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 62,298 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 62,298 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 58,252 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 18 Sep 2014 58,252 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 23 Sep 2013 50,681 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 50,667 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 44,684 miles

airbag light on

front brake pads wearing low

nearside rewar tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 29 Sep 2011 39,328 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 39,328 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 33,199 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 33,199 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 27,426 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 28 Sep 2009 27,426 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 24 Sep 2008 21,507 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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LV55 STZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 STZ, 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 LV55 STZ registered?

LV55 STZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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