MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
212,788 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outersill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced undersill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outersill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced undersill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Clamp corroded (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front slight play in inner steering rack joint
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at back box (6.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside fuel filler flap missing
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
spare wheel missing from carrier
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
rear axel corroded
Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
rear exhaust pipe corroded
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
rear exhaust pipe corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded and holed (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer support broken (7.1.1)
exhaust backbox corroded
nsr tyre has cracked tread
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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MV05 LVG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 LVG, 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 LVG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2005.
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