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LB54 NVW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

76,523 mi
Last recorded76,523 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 NVW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 76,523 miles

Headlamps slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Mar 2021 76,523 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamps slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2020 70,684 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 70,686 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2019 64,841 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 64,841 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Wheel locking when hanging (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 58,637 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch guard insecure

Nearside Front Tyre approaching the legal limit

Fail 20 Mar 2018 58,576 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking Pressure Sensor (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch guard insecure

Nearside Front Tyre approaching the legal limit

Pass 13 Mar 2017 52,757 miles

Front number plate has black mark across it

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 52,757 miles

Front number plate has black mark across it

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 47,493 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 47,493 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 42,274 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 42,274 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 37,581 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/f tyre perished.

n/s/f tyre worn badly on outer edge.

o/s/f tyre perished.

Pass 19 Mar 2013 33,407 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

large lip on off side and near side front brake discs.

rear wiper blade is split.

securing clamp between centre and rear section of exhaust is loose.

undulation on off side and near side front brake disc face.

Pass 23 Mar 2012 29,959 miles

front brake pads getting low.

o/s/r tyre outer side wall badly perrished.

Fail 23 Mar 2012 29,959 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

front brake pads getting low.

n/s/r tyre perrished badly.

o/s/r tyre outer side wall badly perrished.

Pass 25 Mar 2011 26,482 miles

deep cut in n/s/r tyre outer side wall.

n/s/r tyre side walls badly cracked.

o/s/r tyre side walls badly cracking.

Pass 5 Mar 2010 21,929 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)

all tyres becoming perreshed

Fail 5 Mar 2010 21,929 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyres becoming perreshed

Pass 28 Jan 2009 17,194 miles

both front tyres becomming worn on edges close to legal limit

both front tyres cracked/perished on outer sidewall

both rear tyres cracked/perished

Fail 28 Jan 2009 17,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres becomming worn on edges close to legal limit

both front tyres cracked/perished on outer sidewall

both rear tyres cracked/perished

Fail 7 Jan 2008 12,226 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 12,226 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 NVW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 NVW, 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 NVW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 February 2005.

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