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MK05 LWJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

76,882 mi
Last recorded76,882 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 LWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 76,882 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 76,868 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 63,640 miles

Nearside Rear tyre heavily perished inner side wall

Rear exhaust joint blowing slightly

Fail 5 Jun 2019 63,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre heavily perished inner side wall

Rear exhaust joint blowing slightly

Pass 10 May 2018 60,731 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box clamp (7.1.2)

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

STRONG ADVISE BOTH REAR TIRES CRACKING

Fail 9 May 2018 60,729 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box clamp (7.1.2)

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

STRONG ADVISE BOTH REAR TIRES CRACKING

Pass 12 May 2017 54,209 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 54,209 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2016 50,026 miles

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

both outer sills have slight corrosion

nearside fronttyre has cracks

Fail 4 May 2016 50,026 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

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

both outer sills have slight corrosion

nearside fronttyre has cracks

Pass 7 May 2015 47,345 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 42,169 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 40,228 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Nov 2012 38,067 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 38,067 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 35,805 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 33,461 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 30,947 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 30,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 28,594 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 28,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 27,372 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 27,372 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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 LWJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 LWJ, 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 LWJ registered?

MK05 LWJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is MK05 LWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK05 LWJ shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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