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LB54 JPY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

215,887 mi
Last recorded215,887 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 JPY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 215,887 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 215,887 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 211,890 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 211,888 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 208,537 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 203,766 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 191,170 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 191,170 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2018 179,529 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 179,529 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 167,603 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 167,603 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 147,035 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 147,035 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 146,617 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 146,617 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 120,403 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 97,983 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 83,695 miles

Coolant leak

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

Windscreen scratched

Fail 20 Jan 2012 83,695 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Coolant leak

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)

Windscreen scratched

Fail 28 Jan 2011 68,046 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Jan 2011 68,046 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 26 Jan 2010 51,982 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 51,982 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 34,748 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 28,478 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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LB54 JPY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 JPY, 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 JPY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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