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MK05 LWO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

157,128 mi
Last recorded157,128 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 LWO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 157,128 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% offside low (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT LIMIT advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 129,061 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 129,057 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 61,403 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 52,081 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 44,019 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 36,318 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 27,993 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 18,076 miles

nsf tyre slightly worn on outer edge

rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Feb 2008 16,818 miles

top engine cover insecure, service due

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 LWO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MK05 LWO, 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 LWO registered?

MK05 LWO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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