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FY55 LBO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

160,999 mi
Last recorded160,999 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 LBO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 160,999 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 160,964 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust shield insecure

Pass 26 Jun 2019 148,198 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 148,198 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 134,079 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 133,753 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety brake fluid leak on rear brake back plate (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 120,359 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 120,972 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 118,565 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 114,147 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 113,949 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 108,697 miles

N/S/F tyre is worn on the outer edge

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 100,313 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 91,489 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 84,192 miles

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

o/s/f outer cv boot surface cracks

Pass 8 Sep 2010 71,295 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 71,292 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 60,583 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 45,997 miles

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

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

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 LBO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LBO, 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 LBO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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