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LB54 JOU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

58,661 mi
Last recorded58,661 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 JOU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 58,661 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 48,498 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 48,489 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box clamp cracked (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 47,600 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2018 47,375 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 46,334 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 46,011 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 45,360 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 44,337 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 42,767 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 40,145 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 40,145 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2011 36,278 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 36,278 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 30,396 miles

offside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 17 Feb 2009 23,382 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 17,482 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 17,482 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.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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LB54 JOU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LB54 JOU, 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 JOU registered?

LB54 JOU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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