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MV54 LRE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,918 mi
Last recorded96,918 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2020 96,918 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 93,354 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 85,543 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 85,543 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 78,554 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 69,918 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 69,917 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 62,944 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f outer sill has slight corrosion but not within a prescribed area

Pass 11 Sep 2014 58,189 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 55,465 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Feb 2013 49,554 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

front o/s door stop hindge is worn

rear o/s and front n/s tyre side walls are starting to crack and deteriorate

some sterring and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 14 Feb 2013 49,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

front o/s door stop hindge is worn

rear o/s and front n/s tyre side walls are starting to crack and deteriorate

some sterring and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Feb 2012 45,069 miles

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

front o/s door stop hindge is worn

rear n/s tyre wall is starting to crack and deterriorate

Fail 13 Feb 2012 45,069 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

front o/s door stop hindge is worn

rear n/s tyre wall is starting to crack and deterriorate

Pass 10 Feb 2011 40,640 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Side repeater affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Side repeater affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Spare tyre defective

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Feb 2010 37,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear n/s tyre starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 10 Feb 2010 37,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear n/s tyre starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Feb 2009 32,170 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

rear n/s no plate starting to fade

travel in hand brake lever

Fail 25 Feb 2009 32,170 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

rear n/s no plate starting to fade

travel in hand brake lever

Pass 20 Feb 2008 23,271 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

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 LRE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MV54 LRE, 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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MV54 LRE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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