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LX05 ORW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

188,202 mi
Last recorded188,202 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 ORW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 188,202 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 262,867 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 227,711 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 205,243 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 89,111 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre heavy outer edge wear

nearside rear tyre perished on the outer sidewall

offside front fog lamp lense damaged

Fail 30 Oct 2014 89,107 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre heavy outer edge wear

nearside rear tyre perished on the outer sidewall

offside front fog lamp lense damaged

Pass 31 Oct 2013 80,334 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 72,361 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 9 Nov 2011 66,062 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Nov 2011 66,034 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Oct 2010 58,768 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Nov 2009 55,516 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Nov 2009 55,516 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 38,196 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 38,193 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise cut in nearside front tyre inner wall not showing any inner cord

both front tyres wearing thin on inner edge

offside rear tyre has cuts in tread not showing any inner cord

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 ORW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ORW, 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 ORW registered?

LX05 ORW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is LX05 ORW safe to buy?

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