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FY55 LBJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,502 mi
Last recorded100,502 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 LBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 100,502 miles

N/s/r and o/s/f to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front brake pipe is corroded

slight leak around power steering pipes

Fail 25 Mar 2019 100,492 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

N/s/r and o/s/f to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front brake pipe is corroded

slight leak around power steering pipes

Pass 11 Apr 2018 94,454 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 94,453 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 87,794 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 87,794 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 81,397 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 81,397 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 74,984 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 68,410 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 68,400 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 58,525 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 51,410 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 45,075 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 40,954 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 14,918 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 LBJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FY55 LBJ, 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 LBJ registered?

FY55 LBJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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