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LB55 BXW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,447 mi
Last recorded83,447 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 BXW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 83,447 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 83,443 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 77,585 miles

Exhaust back box band broken

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 May 2015 69,666 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust bracket broken, still secure

Pass 12 May 2014 64,660 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer exhaust strap broken, exhaust still secure

Fail 12 May 2014 64,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer exhaust strap broken, exhaust still secure

Fail 24 May 2013 59,248 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 59,248 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 52,167 miles

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

bracket broken at the rear silencer

Pass 11 Apr 2011 42,447 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 32,489 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 24,448 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 BXW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BXW, 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 BXW registered?

LB55 BXW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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