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LB05 UGS

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,293 mi
Last recorded107,293 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 107,293 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REARS AND REARS HUBS (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTER (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 103,042 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR HUBS (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 99,718 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILLS GETTING WEAK (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 94,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT JOINTS (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 90,710 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BOTH SILLS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 85,777 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 79,210 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 79,208 miles

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Dec 2017 72,733 miles

Body has slight corrosion BOTH OUTER SILLS (6.1.B.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS REAR BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 67,754 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES FRONTS (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 63,415 miles

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Side repeater slightly discoloured O/S (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 62,354 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 62,354 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 61,152 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 59,581 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2012 59,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2011 56,613 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 56,613 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 54,039 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 54,039 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 51,229 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 51,229 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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 UGS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 UGS, 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 UGS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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