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LB55 EWC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

30,140 mi
Last recorded30,140 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 EWC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 30,140 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 30,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 30,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 29,030 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/sill is damaged

Pass 25 Oct 2018 27,221 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 27,221 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 25,613 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 23,831 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre worn away on edges & only just acceptable

Pass 10 Nov 2015 21,742 miles

front tyres wearing/bald on outer edges

Fail 10 Nov 2015 21,742 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres wearing/bald on outer edges

Pass 28 Oct 2014 19,703 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 17,228 miles

o/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 2 Nov 2012 14,658 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 13,213 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 11,370 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine cover fitted to vehicle

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Fail 26 Oct 2009 9,078 miles

Engine cover fitted to vehicle

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 26 Oct 2009 9,078 miles

Engine cover fitted to vehicle

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 27 Nov 2008 7,192 miles

Engine covers fitted to vehicle

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

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)

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

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 EWC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 EWC, 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 EWC registered?

LB55 EWC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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The MOT history for LB55 EWC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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