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LB55 AAY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,172 mi
Last recorded92,172 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 AAY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 92,172 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 85,750 miles

Both rear position lamp units slightly insecure

Both rear tyres perished

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 21 Jun 2016 85,612 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Both rear position lamp units slightly insecure

Both rear tyres perished

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 25 Jun 2015 78,634 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

fuel flap missing.

parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 78,573 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

fuel flap missing.

Fail 26 Jun 2014 70,010 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 70,010 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 62,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 62,153 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 53,597 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 41,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 41,381 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 28,822 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 27,815 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 21,319 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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LB55 AAY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LB55 AAY, 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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LB55 AAY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 November 2005.

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