MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,198 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashing with indicator (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not working (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not working (7.1.2 (d))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps nearside and offside (4.7.2 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts badly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear light unit insecure
Nearside Rear tyre perished
both outer sill cover panels corroded
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and heavily worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear tyre perished
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
both outer sill cover panels corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low requires attention (5.2.3 (e))
both rear light units insecure
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low requires attention (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
both rear light units insecure
both front ends of outer sills corroded
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended catch (7.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
both front ends of outer sills corroded
Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR AT REAR HALF (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
BOTH FRONT TYRES ON LIMITS 185/65 15
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended nearside rear and centre (7.1.2 (d))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))
N/S/F TYRE ON LIMITS
O/S/F TYRE VERY LOW ON INNER EDGE
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
N/S/F TYRE ON LIMITS
O/S/F TYRE VERY LOW ON INNER EDGE
UNDER TRAY INSECURE
both outer sills showing signs of corrosion
nearside front tyre worn on edges
clutch pedal rubber missing
nearside front tyre worn on edges
offside and nearside front outer sills corroded
offside wiper blade split
rear exhaust mounting bracket broken
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
clutch pedal rubber missing
engine management light on
nearside front tyre worn on edges
offside and nearside front outer sills corroded
offside wiper blade split
rear exhaust mounting bracket broken
rear exhaust box mounting strap broken
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
rear exhaust box mounting strap broken
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres worn on edges
clutch pedal rubber missing
offside wiper blade split
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres worn on edges
clutch pedal rubber missing
offside wiper blade split
both front tyres bald on inner edges and close to legal limit
clutch pedal rubber missing
rear exhaust mounting bracket broken
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
clutch pedal rubber missing
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
offside rear tyre perished
rear exhaust mount bracket corroded and broken
windscreen cracked outside swept area
offside rear tyre perished
rear exhaust mount bracket corroded and broken
windscreen cracked outside swept area
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front discs worn and suspect pads low.
Offside rear tyre perished.
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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FY55 LBK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.
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 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 LBK, 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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FY55 LBK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 September 2005.
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