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MV05 LTY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

96,506 mi
Last recorded96,506 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 LTY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 96,506 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 96,506 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 86,821 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 79,901 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 72,758 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both offside front and rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 67,531 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre getting worn on outer edge step tread detected!!

rear silencer getting worn!! (rattling inside)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 67,347 miles

Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre getting worn on outer edge step tread detected!!

rear silencer getting worn!! (rattling inside)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 60,090 miles

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

front exhaust support getting corroded and worn!!

nearside and offside rear tyres worn close to wear indicators!!

spare wheel tyre badly cracking!!

Pass 30 Jul 2013 54,153 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front discs corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

window screen covered in light scratches

Fail 29 Jul 2013 54,153 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front discs corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

window screen covered in light scratches

Pass 15 Dec 2012 51,877 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 46,033 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 38,143 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 30,069 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2009 30,069 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 22,520 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 17,000 miles

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

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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MV05 LTY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MV05 LTY, 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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MV05 LTY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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