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LB05 JDU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

165,126 mi
Last recorded165,126 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 JDU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 165,126 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 165,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 155,341 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 155,334 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2014 149,911 miles

crack in screen n/s

blow from injectors

corrosion n/s sill

Fail 25 Jun 2014 149,907 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

blow from injectors

corrosion n/s sill

crack in screen n/s

Pass 13 Jun 2013 140,251 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 131,764 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Jun 2011 122,296 miles

front discs worn

n/s/r tyre worn

Pass 11 Jun 2010 112,338 miles

front discs worn

Pass 10 Jun 2009 102,595 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 94,013 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 94,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 JDU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 JDU, 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 JDU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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