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LB54 URO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

187,639 mi
Last recorded187,639 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 URO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 187,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Door and outer sill slight accident damage

Offside Front Inner Steering tie arm slight play ball joint

Fail 1 Feb 2016 187,632 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering tie arm slight play ball joint

Nearside Rear Door and outer sill slight accident damage

Offside Front Inner Steering tie arm slight play ball joint

Pass 2 Feb 2015 176,372 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

n/s/f inner steering joint slight play

rear silencer of exhuast support bracket insecure dure to deterioration

Fail 2 Feb 2015 176,368 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/f inner steering joint slight play

rear silencer of exhuast support bracket insecure dure to deterioration

Pass 6 Feb 2014 162,256 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 162,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 147,911 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 147,905 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 133,596 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both ind repeaters & o/s/r ind faded

eng cover loose

eng oil leak

gear select stiff

n/s/r brake noisy

rear exh strap poor cond

rear wiper poor

spare tyre flat & deteriorating

undertray damaged

Pass 3 Feb 2011 116,174 miles

Front brake disc's worn

Fail 3 Feb 2011 116,174 miles

Front brake disc's worn

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 98,039 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 94,798 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 94,798 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front discs rusty

Pass 5 Oct 2007 85,350 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 URO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 URO, 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 URO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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