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LC05 BPX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

70,744 mi
Last recorded70,744 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 BPX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 70,744 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

power steering pipes misted with oil

Fail 21 Jul 2017 70,742 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre perished

power steering pipes misted with oil

Pass 16 Jan 2017 68,717 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 68,716 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 63,018 miles

power steering pipes damp with oil, no leak found at time of test

Pass 26 Jan 2015 57,718 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 51,318 miles

Child seat fitted to the nearside rear seat not allowing a full inspection of the seat belt or buckle

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear tyre is cracking on the outer sidewall

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 51,318 miles

Child seat fitted to the nearside rear seat not allowing a full inspection of the seat belt or buckle

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear tyre is cracking on the outer sidewall

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 42,176 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 42,176 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front wiper smear screen slightly

Pass 11 May 2012 39,383 miles

engine erratic coming down too idle

Pass 5 May 2011 35,021 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 May 2011 35,021 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2010 31,407 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2009 26,811 miles

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 10 Apr 2008 23,963 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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LC05 BPX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 BPX, 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 BPX registered?

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

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