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LB05 UGK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,082 mi
Last recorded143,082 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 UGK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 143,082 miles

Nearside Front outer sill is showing signs of corrosion

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 133,607 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 133,607 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

spare wheel carrier was loose

Pass 30 Jul 2020 125,282 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 116,275 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust strap rusty

scraping noise from n/s/front hub unit?

stone chip in zone A

turbo noise sound light pipe leaking

Pass 13 Jun 2018 112,390 miles

stone chip in zone -a

Fail 13 Jun 2018 112,390 miles

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

stone chip in zone -a

Pass 12 Jun 2017 107,068 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 104,211 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 104,210 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 89,187 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 85,802 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 80,327 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 72,395 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 1 Jun 2012 63,538 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 63,538 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 53,455 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 46,435 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 39,757 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 33,189 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 UGK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UGK, 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 UGK registered?

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

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