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LB55 ENK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

125,717 mi
Last recorded125,717 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 ENK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2016 125,717 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 125,717 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

ns rear sill corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2016 125,519 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Stop lamp not working both side (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 107,692 miles

FRONT TYRES ON LIMITS NS REAR RADIUS ARM BUSH SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR BUT NO PLAY

Fail 18 Jun 2015 107,690 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

FRONT TYRES ON LIMITS NS REAR RADIUS ARM BUSH SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR BUT NO PLAY

Pass 1 Jul 2014 90,706 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Jul 2014 90,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2013 66,066 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 62,799 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 52,882 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

front brake discs worn

Pass 16 Dec 2010 43,732 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2010 43,624 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 34,582 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 25,276 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 ENK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ENK, 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 ENK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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