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LB05 UGE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

87,752 mi
Last recorded87,752 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 UGE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 87,752 miles

Both front wiper blades starting not to clear effectively

Exhaust heat shield rattle

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Intake leak?

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 26 Jul 2018 87,742 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Both front wiper blades starting not to clear effectively

Exhaust heat shield rattle

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Intake leak?

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside rear road wheel slightly damaged

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 28 Jul 2017 80,411 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

nearside front tyre slight damage, ply/cord not exposed

Pass 29 Jul 2016 72,503 miles

nearside front tyre tread depth 2mm, legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 1 May 2015 64,195 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 60,653 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 53,457 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 46,032 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 39,565 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 36,596 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 36,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 31,518 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 25,729 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 UGE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UGE, 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 UGE registered?

LB05 UGE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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