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LB05 FCY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2022
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

79,860 mi
Last recorded79,860 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 FCY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 79,860 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken off pipe, but system remains supported. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both starting to show white light. (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 79,860 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken off pipe, but system remains supported. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both starting to show white light. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 76,765 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 76,765 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 73,978 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component switch (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 73,978 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component switch (2.1.5 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 70,211 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage swicth (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front tyre inner and outer wear

Offside Rear Outer side wall damage

Fail 8 Aug 2018 70,211 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage swicth (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front tyre inner and outer wear

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

Offside Rear Outer side wall damage

Pass 8 Aug 2017 65,848 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 65,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 May 2016 59,123 miles

both rear tyres outer walls perished

Fail 26 May 2016 59,122 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front box to down pipe joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres outer walls perished

Pass 19 Jun 2015 53,982 miles

nearside front tyre worn thin on edges

offside front tyre worn thin on edges

Fail 24 Jun 2014 50,207 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil level low

tailgate trim insecure

Pass 24 Jun 2014 50,207 miles

engine oil level low

tailgate trim insecure

Pass 23 Jul 2013 46,274 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 41,374 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges & have a limited life.

Fail 27 Jun 2012 41,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front tyres worn on edges & have a limited life.

Pass 15 Jul 2011 36,482 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 36,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 30,060 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 30,060 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 May 2009 23,440 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 23,440 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2008 18,596 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 24 May 2008 18,596 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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 FCY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 FCY, 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 FCY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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