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LV55 SVC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,646 mi
Last recorded72,646 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 SVC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 72,646 miles

corrosion to nearside front outer sill

Pass 19 Sep 2014 66,692 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 66,661 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

part of centre stop lamp inoperative

Pass 29 Aug 2013 60,323 miles

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

part of centre stop lamp inoperative

power steering fluid shows signs of leaking from n/s rack gaiter area

windscreen wipers could be better

Pass 20 Aug 2012 53,873 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

cracks in o/s front tyre only just acceptable

part of high level stop lamp inoperative

Fail 17 Aug 2012 53,832 miles

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

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

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

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

part of high level stop lamp inoperative

surface cracks and perish marks in tyre walls

Pass 19 Aug 2011 48,267 miles

imbalance of front brakes just within limits

o/s front flexi brake hose has fouled on drop link

o/s wiper could be better

part of centre stop lamp inoperative

rear tyres crcaked & perished

Pass 9 Aug 2010 42,575 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 42,572 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

part of high level stop lamp inoperative

surface craks / scars & perish marks in tyre walls

Pass 26 Aug 2009 37,132 miles

front brake discs very worn

o/s wiper split

o/s/f tyre outer wall cut

Pass 1 Sep 2008 30,842 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 30,840 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

advise anti slip missing on clutch pedal

advise side walls cracking on all tyres

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 SVC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LV55 SVC, 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 SVC registered?

LV55 SVC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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