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LB54 BGY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

124,958 mi
Last recorded124,958 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 BGY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2019 124,958 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Backbox bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 11 Dec 2018 117,362 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 117,362 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 108,869 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 11 Dec 2017 108,869 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 5 Dec 2016 99,927 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

child seats fitted to rear

slight blow on exhaust manifold

Fail 5 Dec 2016 99,927 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

child seats fitted to rear

slight blow on exhaust manifold

Pass 16 Dec 2015 93,625 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 93,625 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 84,600 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front pads look low

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f tyre worn on inside/outside edge

Pass 18 Nov 2013 70,156 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 70,098 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 57,776 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 21 Feb 2012 53,426 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 48,716 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 45,798 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside and Offside wiper blades smearing.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 45,798 miles

Nearside and Offside wiper blades smearing.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 36,022 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre tread edge worn to 1.6mm

spare tyre side wall perished exsposing cords

Fail 21 Feb 2008 26,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear tyre,sidewall perished and split.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 26,539 miles

Offside rear tyre,sidewall perished and split.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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LB54 BGY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LB54 BGY, 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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LB54 BGY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 February 2005.

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