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LC05 BSO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

89,076 mi
Last recorded89,076 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 BSO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 89,076 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

exhaust poor condition/fitting

Fail 5 Jun 2017 89,076 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Oil leak ()

exhaust poor condition/fitting

Pass 22 Apr 2016 81,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake pad spring not sitting in caliper correctly

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 22 Apr 2016 81,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake pad spring not sitting in caliper correctly

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 22 Apr 2015 75,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 75,481 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 68,443 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

offside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 22 Apr 2014 68,443 miles

offside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 20 Apr 2013 60,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 Apr 2013 60,840 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Mar 2012 51,461 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Mar 2011 43,788 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 37,364 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 30,072 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 30,072 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 22 Mar 2008 23,194 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 23,194 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 BSO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BSO, 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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LC05 BSO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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