CarVerify

Free Car Check

MV05 LTT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,337 mi
Last recorded125,337 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 LTT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 125,337 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to rear axle,front subframe and brake pipes in areas.

Pass 19 Dec 2024 122,900 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine noisy.

slight movement in both inner steering rack ends.

Pass 15 Dec 2023 120,008 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

cracking to offside rear tyre sidewall.

reverse light not working.

slight movement in nearside inner steering rack end.

slight movement in offside steering rack end.

windscreen damaged from old wiper blade nearside.

Fail 15 Dec 2023 120,008 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

cracking to offside rear tyre sidewall.

reverse light not working.

slight movement in nearside inner steering rack end.

slight movement in offside steering rack end.

windscreen damaged from old wiper blade nearside.

Pass 19 Dec 2022 116,979 miles

corrosion to rear axle.

corrosion to rear shockers.

engine noisy.suspect power steering pump.

slight movement in both steering inner rack ends.

Fail 17 Dec 2022 116,979 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to rear axle.

corrosion to rear shockers.

engine noisy.suspect power steering pump.

slight movement in both steering inner rack ends.

Pass 18 Dec 2021 112,900 miles

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges.

corrosion to both front suspension coil springs.

corrosion to exhaust brackets.

nearside front suspension to mount,noisy when turned.

no reverse lights

slight movement in offside steering rack end.

Pass 19 Dec 2020 106,700 miles

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

corrosion to suspension coil springs,exhaust,brake pipes and rear beam axle.

offside front seatbelt webbing starting to fray.

slight noise from offside front top suspension mount.

Fail 19 Dec 2020 106,700 miles

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

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

corrosion to suspension coil springs,exhaust,brake pipes and rear beam axle.

offside front seatbelt webbing starting to fray.

slight noise from offside front top suspension mount.

Pass 4 Sep 2019 103,678 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 97,480 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear p shape bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 97,437 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 62% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear p shape bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 91,144 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 91,144 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 84,135 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 84,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 76,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 76,778 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 68,087 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 68,087 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 60,372 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 60,372 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 53,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front no.plate dirty

rear no.plate dirty

Pass 17 Aug 2011 45,992 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 45,992 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 39,350 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking in poor condition

Pass 26 Aug 2009 32,033 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 32,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 24,468 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 24,468 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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
Full Citroen Xsara reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MV05 LTT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MV05 LTT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MV05 LTT?

You can check the full history of MV05 LTT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MV05 LTT registered?

MV05 LTT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is MV05 LTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV05 LTT shows 30 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MV05 LTT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MV05 LTT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.