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MV54 LPU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,953 mi
Last recorded137,953 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV54 LPU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 137,953 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Pass 20 Mar 2020 131,575 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 131,348 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2019 123,128 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Mar 2018 117,960 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 117,955 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 110,152 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 103,149 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 94,139 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 94,127 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 86,351 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

cut in nearside rear tyre not deep enough to reach ply or cord

Fail 1 Apr 2014 86,351 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

cut in nearside rear tyre not deep enough to reach ply or cord

Pass 28 Mar 2013 71,695 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 71,695 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 58,094 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 48,247 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 48,247 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 39,844 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 13,490 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 31,095 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 22,642 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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MV54 LPU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MV54 LPU, 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 MV54 LPU registered?

MV54 LPU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 February 2005.

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