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BL05 LDD

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

107,490 mi
Last recorded107,490 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 LDD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 107,490 miles

eml on

Fail 15 Sep 2017 107,305 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

eml on

Pass 28 Sep 2016 97,271 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 88,665 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 88,664 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wish bone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wish bone (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 88,230 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure front bush (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 79,823 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2014 79,823 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 72,611 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 72,611 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 64,683 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 57,296 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 45,833 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2010 45,833 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 36,387 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 27,241 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 27,241 miles

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

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 LDD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 BL05 LDD, 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 LDD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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