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LC05 BPU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,589 mi
Last recorded67,589 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 BPU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 67,589 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 67,582 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 65,315 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 63,499 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 63,499 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 61,842 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 61,842 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 60,203 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 60,203 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 59,336 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 59,336 miles

Power steering component leaking pressure senser (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 57,277 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 57,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 55,093 miles

Front Shock Absorber Gaiters Split

Nearside Rear Tyre Fouling Wing Liner

Offside Rear Shock Absorber Corroded

Rear Rear Torsion Beam Axle Corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2018 55,093 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Shock Absorber Gaiters Split

Nearside Rear Tyre Fouling Wing Liner

Offside Rear Shock Absorber Corroded

Rear Rear Torsion Beam Axle Corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2017 52,584 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 50,922 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Jul 2015 48,858 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 48,858 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 47,117 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 44,360 miles

Offside rear tyre outer wall perished and cracking.

Fail 22 Jul 2013 44,360 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside rear tyre outer wall perished and cracking.

Pass 24 Jul 2012 40,596 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 40,596 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 35,514 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 35,514 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 29,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 29,578 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 23,043 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 16,980 miles

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

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

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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LC05 BPU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LC05 BPU, 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 LC05 BPU registered?

LC05 BPU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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