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LX05 UNT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

97,353 mi
Last recorded97,353 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 97,353 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 90,193 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 84,806 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 84,806 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 78,936 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 78,936 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 72,243 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 72,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 67,001 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 67,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 61,573 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 61,573 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 50,969 miles

rear exhaust strap broken

Fail 3 Apr 2012 45,279 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 45,279 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 40,154 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 36,055 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 36,055 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 30,420 miles

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

advise cambelt change due to age of vehicle

Pass 12 Mar 2008 26,208 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 UNT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UNT, 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 UNT registered?

LX05 UNT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is LX05 UNT safe to buy?

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