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LB05 NDE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

151,019 mi
Last recorded151,019 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 NDE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2023 151,019 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Oct 2022 142,607 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 134,188 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tailgate handle loose

Fail 1 Nov 2021 134,188 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tailgate handle loose

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 134,066 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Outer sill has poor repair

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 109,900 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on outer edge, middle tread 3-4mm, 185 65 R15 88h (5.2.3 (e))

rear tailgate handle loose,

Fail 17 Oct 2020 109,871 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split and bits missing. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack e/play (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split and bits missing. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded b/pipe from flexible to wheel corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on outer edge, middle tread 3-4mm, 185 65 R15 88h (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear tailgate handle loose,

Pass 21 May 2019 100,530 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal body sill weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 100,520 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front number plate slightly cracked

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal body sill weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 97,353 miles

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

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE DAMAGED

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 14 May 2018 97,352 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE DAMAGED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WEARING ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 May 2017 91,114 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 10 May 2017 91,010 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 13 May 2016 86,860 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

undertray fitted

Fail 12 May 2016 86,826 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

undertray fitted

Pass 18 May 2015 80,705 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate cracked

Fail 16 May 2015 80,668 miles

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

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate cracked

Fail 8 May 2014 75,203 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 75,203 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 71,152 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on the outer edge

Pass 14 Mar 2012 63,768 miles

Front Disc's Corroded

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)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 56,669 miles

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

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

corrosion exhaust rear mount

Fail 2 Mar 2011 56,634 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

corrosion exhaust rear mount

Pass 18 Feb 2010 48,731 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 40,017 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 39,987 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 NDE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NDE, 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 NDE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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