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FY55 LBE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,095 mi
Last recorded114,095 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 LBE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 114,095 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 109,465 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 109,439 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction windscreen mounting (phone/ sat nav). (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 99,415 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 92,464 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre has cut in sidewall but not deep enough to see cords

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 92,464 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded middle to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre has cut in sidewall but not deep enough to see cords

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 86,115 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear from rear flex to front (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 86,103 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside & nearside outer sills (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear from rear flex to front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 74,604 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 67,688 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 61,078 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 53,991 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 47,359 miles

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

radiator leaking

Pass 15 Aug 2011 45,197 miles

front brake pads appear low

Fail 24 Aug 2010 39,823 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 39,823 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 33,529 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 26,577 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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FY55 LBE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FY55 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 FY55 LBE registered?

FY55 LBE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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