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MV05 LUD

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,719 mi
Last recorded87,719 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 LUD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 87,719 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 86,994 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shocker corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shocker corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 86,370 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 85,980 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill very thin next to previous repairs (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 85,882 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed within 30cm of seat mounts (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill very thin next to previous repairs (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 84,926 miles

Offside Front door bottom heavily corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2021 84,040 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip not holding grease in (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front door bottom heavily corroded

Side repeater slightly discoloured both going white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 83,541 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 83,539 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2019 81,870 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 80,278 miles

rear seats removed

Fail 13 Mar 2018 80,277 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear seats removed

Pass 14 Mar 2017 77,389 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 77,388 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 74,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 74,405 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 71,207 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 67,371 miles

both front tyres perished

Fail 11 Mar 2014 67,360 miles

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 12 Mar 2013 63,810 miles

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

near side front tyre has cracks in treads

Pass 15 Mar 2012 60,830 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 57,751 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 46,697 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 36,128 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 28,164 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 26,317 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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MV05 LUD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LUD, 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 MV05 LUD registered?

MV05 LUD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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