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LB05 EFT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

97,481 mi
Last recorded97,481 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 EFT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 97,481 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2026 97,478 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 97,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 96,607 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 96,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 94,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 94,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 87,353 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 84,693 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 82,256 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 14 Mar 2019 82,256 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 Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 79,092 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking and perishing

Spare tyre defective

Fail 22 Mar 2018 79,092 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking and perishing

Spare tyre defective

Pass 3 Apr 2017 75,802 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 22 Mar 2016 71,648 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 71,635 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side/ind/stop/fog (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side/ind/stop/fog (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking switch (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side/ind/stop/fog (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 67,473 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 67,473 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 58,845 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

child seat fitted to offside and nearside rear seats , unable to check belts.

rear exhaust box clamp insecure .loose.

Pass 15 Apr 2014 58,845 miles

child seat fitted to offside and nearside rear seats , unable to check belts.

rear exhaust box clamp insecure .loose.

Pass 4 Apr 2013 50,087 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 50,058 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 May 2012 45,820 miles

centre rear seat belt needs to be aided to retract due to dog guard

Pass 20 May 2011 38,704 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 38,704 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2010 32,094 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2010 32,094 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 25,876 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 20,078 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2008 20,078 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 EFT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 EFT, 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 EFT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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