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BL05 LBU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

1,290 mi
Last recorded1,290 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 LBU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2014 1,290 miles

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

rear exhuast silencer bracket security

Pass 7 Jun 2013 41,873 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 40,597 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 38,877 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 38,877 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 33,095 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 26,658 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 19,944 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 19,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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BL05 LBU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BL05 LBU, 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 BL05 LBU registered?

BL05 LBU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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