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BL05 LBY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

93,631 mi
Last recorded93,631 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 LBY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 93,631 miles

Front Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2026 93,631 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2025 90,736 miles

Front Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Axle Corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 88,620 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 87,013 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 84,738 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 81,699 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 78,691 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 76,594 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 72,808 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen wipers effectiveness is poor. Worn blades &/or greasy screen.

Fail 17 Sep 2018 72,779 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield deteriorated.

Windscreen wipers effectiveness is poor. Worn blades &/or greasy screen.

Pass 19 Sep 2017 68,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp has poor beam image.

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 68,470 miles

Central Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Central Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp has poor beam image.

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 64,293 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 61,620 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2014 57,823 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 51,670 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 51,670 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 46,890 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 41,401 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 34,645 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 28,667 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 22,180 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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BL05 LBY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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

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