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LX05 URO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

99,642 mi
Last recorded99,642 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 URO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 99,642 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 96,126 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 96,125 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear brake back plate and wheel wet

Pass 23 Feb 2022 92,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 92,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 89,032 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 86,997 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and box getting weak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 83,957 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 80,881 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 78,288 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 78,288 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 74,455 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 68,601 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside driveshaft gearbox seal leaking oil

Rear silencer loose on clamp

Pass 20 Feb 2014 59,722 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 51,830 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 44,406 miles

Advise; o/s and n/s front lower suspension arms REAR Bushes perished but not excessive movement. x2

n/s/r tyre outer side walls perishing/cracking

Fail 24 Feb 2012 44,406 miles

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

Advise; o/s and n/s front lower suspension arms REAR Bushes perished but not excessive movement. x2

n/s/r tyre outer side walls perishing/cracking

Fail 4 Feb 2011 36,436 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 36,436 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 29,490 miles

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)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 21,250 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 21,250 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 14,408 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front no plate cracked.

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 URO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 URO, 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 URO registered?

LX05 URO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is LX05 URO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX05 URO shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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