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MK05 LCU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,684 mi
Last recorded160,684 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 LCU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 160,684 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 160,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2022 153,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 153,876 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 148,883 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 148,883 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 144,318 miles

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 1 Oct 2020 144,318 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Jul 2019 142,871 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

heavy corrosion to sills

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 29 Jul 2019 142,871 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

heavy corrosion to sills

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Jul 2018 141,084 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

offside and nearside sills corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2017 139,612 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 137,496 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside 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 12 Mar 2015 125,059 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 114,394 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 102,822 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 95,716 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 83,762 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

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

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 25 Mar 2010 68,523 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 68,484 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 55,123 miles

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

oil leak from oil filter area

Pass 24 Mar 2009 55,123 miles

oil leak from oil filter area

Pass 27 Mar 2008 42,067 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 42,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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MK05 LCU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MK05 LCU, 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 MK05 LCU registered?

MK05 LCU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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