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LB05 YOT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,201 mi
Last recorded124,201 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 YOT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 124,201 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 124,180 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 112,232 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

corrosion forming both front (outter) sills

n/s/r tyre wearing outter edge

Fail 5 Aug 2022 112,232 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion forming both front (outter) sills

n/s/r tyre wearing outter edge

Pass 21 Aug 2021 100,571 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 90,878 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear inner and outer sidewalls slightly perished

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked between treads & sidewalls perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 90,878 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear inner and outer sidewalls slightly perished

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked between treads & sidewalls perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 88,532 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Aug 2019 88,525 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid provides no fluid at all (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Jul 2018 83,587 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 78,826 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 74,816 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 70,739 miles

Suspect fault on headlight height adjuster,does not hold set adjustment-intermittant fault.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Jul 2014 64,511 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 60,069 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 60,069 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 55,786 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

expected that headlight aim converters,will be made illegal to be fitted by 2013 for use in this country.will fail mot test.both front brake discs worn/lipped ,unmeasured and may require renewal with the next pad change.

Pass 30 Jul 2012 55,786 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

expected that headlight aim converters,will be made illegal to be fitted by 2013 for use in this country.will fail mot test.both front brake discs worn/lipped ,unmeasured and may require renewal with the next pad change.

Pass 26 Jul 2011 47,945 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 47,945 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2010 40,070 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 40,070 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 29,673 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 23,923 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 YOT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YOT, 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 YOT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 August 2005.

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