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CW55 LBE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

122,580 mi
Last recorded122,580 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW55 LBE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 122,580 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing very rusty (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing very rusty (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear axel and surrounding area very corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2022 122,580 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps out (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing very rusty (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing very rusty (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear axel and surrounding area very corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2021 117,765 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 117,765 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 105,393 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 105,384 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 95,882 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 95,882 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 88,172 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 83,000 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 75,931 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres are perished slightly

front no plate cracked

Pass 5 Feb 2015 66,539 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 66,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 58,147 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 48,977 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 41,367 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 35,042 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 29,693 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 24,870 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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CW55 LBE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CW55 LBE, 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 CW55 LBE registered?

CW55 LBE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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