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LB05 ECF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,940 mi
Last recorded100,940 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 ECF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 100,940 miles

Nearside Front Wing has corrosion

Fail 4 Nov 2021 100,940 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 96,177 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, 185.65.15 88H. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Nov 2020 96,177 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, 185.65.15 88H. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 May 2019 88,975 miles

Central Front Lower Hydraulic leak, but not excessive lower power steering fluid rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front slight front wiper smear

Nearside Front wing panel corroded

Fail 1 May 2019 88,975 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Central Front Lower Hydraulic leak, but not excessive lower power steering fluid rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front slight front wiper smear

Nearside Front wing panel corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2018 81,497 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 81,497 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Apr 2017 77,174 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 70,299 miles

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

Offside Front wing heavily corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2015 62,939 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 55,694 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 48,549 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 42,721 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 34,664 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 26,427 miles

N/s/r seatbelt not tested ( childseat fitted )

O/s/r seatbelt not tested ( childseat fitted )

Pass 27 Jan 2009 16,225 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 14,290 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 ECF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ECF, 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 ECF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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