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B6 LCW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,073 mi
Last recorded67,073 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 LCW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 67,073 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

offside outer sill to floor corroded and slight damage

Fail 22 May 2023 67,071 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

offside outer sill to floor corroded and slight damage

Pass 17 Mar 2022 65,022 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 62,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 62,926 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 59,996 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside front tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 25 Jan 2019 48,599 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 47,128 miles

Nearside Front Outer slight cut in tyre wall

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Outer tyre wall slightly perished

Rear Outer o/s and n/s sills slightly mishaped

Pass 2 Feb 2017 45,646 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear o/s and n/s sills slightly damaged

Fail 1 Feb 2017 45,639 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill by seat mounting area (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working o/s and n/s (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear o/s and n/s sills slightly damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2016 43,225 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill starting to corrode

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Outer o/s and n/s sills slightly damaged

Rear wiper worn

Pass 30 Jan 2015 41,808 miles

chip in front number plate

Fail 30 Jan 2015 41,808 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

chip in front number plate

Pass 30 Jan 2014 38,713 miles

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

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)

inbalance on rear service brake

Pass 31 Jan 2013 35,781 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)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 29,924 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2011 25,280 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 28 Jan 2011 25,280 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 20,548 miles

engine under tray fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Jan 2009 15,881 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 11,827 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 11,808 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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B6 LCW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 B6 LCW, 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 B6 LCW registered?

B6 LCW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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The MOT history for B6 LCW shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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