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MK05 LXH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,268 mi
Last recorded120,268 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 LXH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 120,268 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 120,266 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 110,257 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 110,257 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 99,532 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 99,523 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 85,852 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2012 73,741 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 60,202 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 51,338 miles

both rear tyres slight cracks on walls

Pass 4 Dec 2008 400,876 miles

nearside tyres worn

Fail 16 Jan 2008 37,332 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 37,332 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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MK05 LXH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LXH, 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 LXH registered?

MK05 LXH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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