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LB05 FDC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

108,569 mi
Last recorded108,569 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 FDC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 108,569 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 108,564 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 100,818 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 100,818 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2022 97,131 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 97,117 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 92,791 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 90,415 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 80,176 miles

Central exhaust mounting is starting to corrode.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear number plate lamp,lens missing.

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Torsion bar is starting to corrode

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 80,176 miles

Central exhaust mounting is starting to corrode.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear number plate lamp,lens missing.

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Torsion bar is starting to corrode

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 67,171 miles

Both rear shock absorbers cover perished and broken away

Both rear suspension arm bump stops perished and broken away

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 62,660 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 59,190 miles

advise both rear shock absorber outer dust covers broken.

Pass 29 Jun 2015 55,122 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 55,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 53,049 miles

damage to boot

Pass 21 May 2013 51,396 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 45,953 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 39,641 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 39,641 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 33,673 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 28,139 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 28,139 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 29 May 2008 23,056 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 FDC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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