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LB05 WBW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,011 mi
Last recorded95,011 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 WBW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 95,011 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 85,236 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 74,192 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 74,192 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 61,512 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 51,463 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 7 Jun 2013 47,127 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

front brake pads wearing low

offside front tyre tread cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 3 Jul 2012 42,892 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 42,890 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 36,388 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 36,388 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 31,097 miles

Engine cover fitted to vehicle

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

Front brake discs slightly pitted

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Fail 23 Jun 2010 31,097 miles

Engine cover fitted to vehicle

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

Front brake discs slightly pitted

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 12 Jun 2009 25,209 miles

Engine covers fitted to vehicle

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 7 Jun 2008 19,388 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 WBW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WBW, 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 WBW registered?

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

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The MOT history for LB05 WBW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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