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LX05 ORK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

96,192 mi
Last recorded96,192 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 ORK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 96,192 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 96,192 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 91,689 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 91,689 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened rear bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened rear bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 87,421 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 87,421 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 83,093 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light lenses damage

Fail 2 Feb 2021 83,093 miles

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

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

Nearside Front fog light lenses damage

Pass 28 Jan 2020 78,904 miles

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

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Fail 27 Jan 2020 78,904 miles

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

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

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Pass 31 Jan 2019 71,606 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 71,606 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 63,574 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Feb 2017 58,748 miles

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

ns rear tyre inner aje worn

Fail 2 Feb 2017 58,748 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ns rear tyre inner aje worn

Pass 28 Jan 2016 51,397 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 40,721 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 40,717 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 33,438 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 33,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2013 23,565 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective

n/s/f tyre cracks outer side wall

o/s/r tyre has cut but not showing any cords or ply

Pass 23 Jan 2013 23,565 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare tyre defective

n/s/f tyre cracks outer side wall

o/s/r tyre has cut but not showing any cords or ply

Pass 19 Sep 2011 16,047 miles

nsf tyre sidewall damage

osr tyre perished badly

nsr tyre perished badly

Pass 7 Mar 2011 14,807 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 12,618 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 10,415 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 7,705 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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LX05 ORK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 LX05 ORK, 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 LX05 ORK registered?

LX05 ORK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is LX05 ORK safe to buy?

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