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LB05 EAX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

136,815 mi
Last recorded136,815 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 EAX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2015 136,815 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 136,815 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 122,340 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 116,442 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

exhaust rear silencer bracket corroded but still supporting exhaust system

no1 injector damp but no visable sign of leak

Fail 18 Mar 2013 116,442 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

exhaust rear silencer bracket corroded but still supporting exhaust system

no1 injector damp but no visable sign of leak

Fail 29 Feb 2012 95,751 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 95,751 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 81,177 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 81,177 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2010 70,955 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 70,955 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 60,146 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 42,919 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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LB05 EAX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LB05 EAX, 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 LB05 EAX registered?

LB05 EAX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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The MOT history for LB05 EAX shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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