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FY55 LBK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

169,198 mi
Last recorded169,198 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 LBK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2024 169,198 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 165,516 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

both outer sill cover panels corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2023 165,396 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 162,365 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 162,365 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 157,789 miles

both front ends of outer sills corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2021 157,785 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 151,814 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 151,812 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 144,840 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 144,838 miles

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))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 134,504 miles

N/S/F TYRE ON LIMITS

O/S/F TYRE VERY LOW ON INNER EDGE

Fail 14 Aug 2018 134,497 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 126,915 miles

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 13 Jun 2017 126,914 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 119,786 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 119,784 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 107,422 miles

rear exhaust box mounting strap broken

Fail 9 Sep 2015 107,419 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 95,348 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

clutch pedal rubber missing

offside wiper blade split

Fail 26 Sep 2014 95,344 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 83,111 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges and close to legal limit

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 26 Sep 2012 70,118 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 5 Sep 2011 56,445 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 56,445 miles

offside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust mount bracket corroded and broken

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Pass 24 Sep 2010 45,309 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front discs worn and suspect pads low.

Offside rear tyre perished.

Pass 24 Sep 2009 32,039 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Sep 2008 21,166 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 21,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 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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