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LB55 EWM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

50,603 mi
Last recorded50,603 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 EWM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 50,603 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 49,369 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 49,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre centre ()

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 47,080 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Aug 2020 47,080 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Aug 2019 42,127 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 42,127 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 38,685 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

both front tyres worn on edges and perishing.

Pass 4 Dec 2017 37,187 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges and perishing.

Pass 25 Nov 2016 36,503 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre and worn on outer sidewall.

Pass 24 Nov 2015 34,353 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 31,842 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing and has nail in it.

Pass 5 Dec 2013 28,867 miles

both front tyres perishing

Fail 5 Dec 2013 28,867 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyres perishing

Pass 5 Dec 2012 26,296 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 23,146 miles

both front tyres and offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 6 Dec 2010 20,374 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 16,381 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 12,295 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 EWM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EWM, 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 EWM registered?

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

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