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LB54 HNY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,996 mi
Last recorded153,996 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 HNY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2013 153,996 miles

rear suspension / rear exhaust bracket coroded.inner steering rack joints worn.

Fail 8 Jan 2013 153,996 miles

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

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

rear suspension / rear exhaust bracket coroded.inner steering rack joints worn.

Pass 11 Jan 2012 135,848 miles

steering and suspension worn,tested wet,clutch worn.

Fail 10 Jan 2012 135,848 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

steering and suspension worn,tested wet,clutch worn.

Pass 13 Jan 2011 117,625 miles

vehicle tested wet,steering and suspension worn.

Fail 7 Jan 2011 117,621 miles

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

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

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

vehicle tested wet,steering and suspension worn.

Pass 11 Jan 2010 98,677 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 98,668 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 78,662 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 47,405 miles

o/s h/brake cable has been rubbing on wheel rim

windscreen cracked under tax disc holder

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 HNY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HNY, 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 LB54 HNY registered?

LB54 HNY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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