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LB54 USO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

139,126 mi
Last recorded139,126 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 USO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 139,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Jan 2017 139,070 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jan 2016 132,818 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 121,893 miles

exhaust very rusty esp front sections

front arm bushes poor esp o/s

Fail 16 Jan 2015 121,806 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

exhaust very rusty esp front sections

front arm bushes poor esp o/s

Pass 18 Jan 2014 111,193 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

r/n/s seat belt buckle poor in operation

r/o/s tyre perished

Fail 18 Jan 2014 111,193 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

r/n/s seat belt buckle poor in operation

r/o/s tyre perished

Pass 12 Jan 2013 100,934 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rusty

power steering pipe leaking (high pressure)

rear cenral seat belt buckle poor in operation

Pass 7 Jan 2012 89,994 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

emissions slow to drop

exhaust rusty

l plate fitted to n/s of windscreen

Fail 7 Jan 2012 89,994 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

emissions slow to drop

exhaust rusty

l plate fitted to n/s of windscreen

Pass 5 Jan 2011 79,088 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rusty

front discs worn

tailgate handle assy lose

Fail 5 Jan 2011 79,088 miles

front discs worn

tailgate handle assy lose

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

exhaust rusty

Pass 20 Jan 2010 66,343 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres 75% worn

both rear tyres 80% worn

exhaust very rusty and rear braket requires replacing

wet test

Fail 20 Jan 2010 66,343 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres 75% worn

both rear tyres 80% worn

exhaust very rusty and rear braket requires replacing

wet test

Pass 24 Jan 2009 53,635 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 40,906 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 40,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 USO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 USO, 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 USO registered?

LB54 USO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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