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MK05 LXJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,433 mi
Last recorded84,433 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 LXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 84,433 miles

Nearside Front track rod end dust cover starting to perish

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Apr 2018 73,792 miles

both front tyres wearing out shoulders

n/s rear tyre bald outer shoulder 185 65 15 tyre wall cracking

Pass 2 May 2017 68,074 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 68,073 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 May 2016 66,470 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 66,468 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (P) BUSH split/worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (P) BUSH worn/split (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2015 65,114 miles

Offside & Nearside front lower suspesnion arms (REAR) (P) bushes x 2 bonding beginning to deteriorate & spliting !.

Pass 16 May 2014 64,060 miles

offside & nearside front lower suspension arms (rear) (P) bushes x 2 beginning to split

Pass 14 May 2013 56,065 miles

offside rear tyre pressure loss nail in on the inner shoulder 185/65x15

Pass 29 May 2012 49,741 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 43,412 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 36,364 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 27,999 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 27,999 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s rear tyre cracking!

o/s rear tyre cracking!

Pass 4 Jun 2008 19,870 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 LXJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LXJ, 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 LXJ registered?

MK05 LXJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 March 2005.

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