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LX05 OSW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

140,616 mi
Last recorded140,616 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 OSW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 140,616 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 125,499 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 125,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 105,922 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 101,811 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 97,589 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 96,060 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyres perished all around (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 92,593 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 89,252 miles

Exhaust and mountings corroded

Rear axle has surface corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2017 86,089 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 81,967 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2015 73,216 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 66,888 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

clutch release bearing badly worn may fail

Pass 9 Apr 2013 59,652 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 52,423 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 45,685 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 35,731 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 27,141 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 17,488 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 OSW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 OSW, 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 OSW registered?

LX05 OSW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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