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LD55 BFU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

184,015 mi
Last recorded184,015 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 BFU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 184,015 miles

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

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 183,718 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps not working. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 165,622 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 149,632 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 142,073 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 142,059 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2019 120,491 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 97,647 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2017 90,916 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 86,318 miles

n/s wing mirror missing

Fail 27 May 2016 86,318 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s wing mirror missing

Pass 22 May 2015 79,393 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 14 May 2014 73,355 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 65,416 miles

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

front brake discs slightly lipped and scored

Pass 9 May 2012 56,776 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 56,776 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2011 48,762 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 40,355 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 34,958 miles

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

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

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 23 Sep 2008 26,023 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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LD55 BFU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LD55 BFU, 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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LD55 BFU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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