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LB05 EAY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

186,159 mi
Last recorded186,159 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 186,159 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 186,148 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 175,762 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 175,762 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 160,996 miles

o/s and n/s sill corroded not within 30cm of prescribed area

Fail 3 Jun 2016 160,996 miles

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

o/s and n/s sill corroded not within 30cm of prescribed area

Pass 9 Jun 2015 149,410 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 129,372 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 129,372 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 112,476 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear silencer mounting corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2013 112,476 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear silencer mounting corrosion

Fail 1 Jun 2012 93,790 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 93,790 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 82,147 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 82,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 70,347 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 56,661 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 35,583 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 EAY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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