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LB05 NDC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,061 mi
Last recorded114,061 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 NDC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 114,061 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

front tyres wearing on edges

sills rusty

Pass 30 Aug 2016 109,047 miles

Offside Rear Inner tyre bulge

Oil leak slight ()

Fail 24 Aug 2016 109,046 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Inner tyre bulge

Oil leak slight ()

Fail 22 Jul 2016 108,664 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

engine light on

exhaust system rusty

m.p.h reading on dash dim

n/s/f fog lamp broken

n/s/r tyre cracking and out of shape

rear silencer heat shield adrift

Pass 4 Aug 2015 95,182 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)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 78,993 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 78,993 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 71,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 71,115 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 59,499 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 59,499 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 51,199 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 36,080 miles

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

Front W/blades noisy

Front brake discs worn

Fail 29 Jun 2010 36,080 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Front W/blades noisy

Front brake discs worn

Pass 30 Jun 2009 29,726 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 22,853 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)

Oil leak

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

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 NDC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NDC, 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 NDC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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