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LB05 SYS

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,113 mi
Last recorded75,113 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 SYS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 75,113 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 68,133 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 68,110 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 65,765 miles

nearsde rear direction indicator discoloured

nearside front tyre worn on edge 185 65r15

offside rear sill damaged

Fail 23 Jul 2012 56,793 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 56,793 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 50,180 miles

Both rear tyre cracking

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 50,180 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyre cracking

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 42,280 miles

both rear tyres cracking badly 185 65r15

rear exhaust metal support braket corroded broken

Pass 23 Jul 2009 32,913 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls cracking slightly

oil level on dipstick close to min level

Pass 16 Jul 2008 24,877 miles

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

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

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 SYS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SYS, 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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What year was LB05 SYS registered?

LB05 SYS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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