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LB55 FMO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

164,484 mi
Last recorded164,484 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 164,484 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 160,733 miles

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

corrosion

Fail 17 Nov 2021 160,587 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2020 153,792 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 153,330 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 151,915 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 150,607 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front brake pads cannot be clearly seen

Oil leak ()

Rear Both shocks are weak

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ALL bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 150,556 miles

Emissions not tested Due to major oil leak (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake pads cannot be clearly seen

Rear Both shocks are weak

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ALL bushes (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Oil leaking onto exhaust system ()

Pass 5 Nov 2016 148,338 miles

Front Brake pads cannot be clearly seen

Oil leak Major ()

Pass 7 Nov 2015 146,185 miles

Front under tray fitted

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

Fail 7 Nov 2015 146,185 miles

Front under tray fitted

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 143,562 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 143,479 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 143,456 miles

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

Crack to offside front upper corner of screen

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2013 137,772 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 137,772 miles

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

Oil leak

front screen cracked but drivers view not affected

Fail 15 Oct 2012 123,380 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wipers in poor condition

Pass 15 Oct 2012 123,380 miles

front wipers in poor condition

Pass 15 Nov 2011 107,642 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 89,858 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 73,553 miles

front registration plate cracked

Pass 27 Nov 2008 55,874 miles

offside front tyre worn to minimum legal tread depth, also worn smooth on shoulders of tread

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 FMO 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 68.2%.

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 FMO, 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 FMO registered?

LB55 FMO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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