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LX05 ORL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,959 mi
Last recorded93,959 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 ORL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 93,959 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre is puncherd

spare tyre is flat

Fail 27 Jul 2015 84,808 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 84,808 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Jul 2014 74,363 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 67,017 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 67,017 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 55,460 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 55,459 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 48,589 miles

FRONT WIPERS SPLIT ENDS = NEW ASAP

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

REAR WIPER BLADE MISSING = NEW ASAP

Pass 4 Mar 2011 48,589 miles

FRONT WIPERS SPLIT ENDS = NEW ASAP

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

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

REAR WIPER BLADE MISSING = NEW ASAP

Pass 8 Mar 2010 42,058 miles

HANDBRAKE HIGHISH = ADJUSTMENT ADVISED

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 33,980 miles

REAR TYRES SIDEWALLS STARTING TO PERISH

Fail 4 Mar 2009 33,980 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

FRONT DISCS VERY WORN, MINIMUM THICKNESS CHECK ADVISED

REAR TYRES SIDEWALLS STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 27 Feb 2008 26,636 miles

front number plate damaged

slight pas fluid leak

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 ORL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ORL, 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 ORL registered?

LX05 ORL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is LX05 ORL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX05 ORL shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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