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LB55 BSU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

149,152 mi
Last recorded149,152 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 BSU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 149,152 miles

Nearside sill corroded (not within prescribed area)

Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Fail 5 Dec 2023 149,152 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside sill corroded (not within prescribed area)

Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Pass 1 Dec 2022 147,747 miles

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2022 147,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2021 146,307 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 146,306 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 144,197 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 141,936 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 141,936 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 136,580 miles

front disc and pads worn

n/s rack gaiter perished

Pass 15 Nov 2017 125,138 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 113,384 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 113,384 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 101,804 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 92,028 miles

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust gases leaking past injector seals

Pass 25 Nov 2013 81,790 miles

Auxillary belt slightly perished

Pass 21 Nov 2012 72,302 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2012 72,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 62,415 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 51,936 miles

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

spare tyre below 1.6mm

Pass 19 Nov 2009 41,455 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 31,593 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 BSU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BSU, 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 LB55 BSU registered?

LB55 BSU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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