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LD55 LBY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,444 mi
Last recorded103,444 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 LBY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 103,444 miles

Nearside steering rack gaitor - perished

Offside Front Outer body cill - corroded

windscreen - damaged at top

Pass 23 Aug 2021 97,790 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 91,746 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 86,650 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 79,692 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2018 79,692 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 72,966 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside wiper slightly spit on end

Pass 27 Aug 2016 67,505 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 96,345 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 52,645 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 52,645 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 44,604 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 36,881 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 30,460 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2011 30,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 23,507 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 17,216 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 11,058 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 LBY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LBY, 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 LD55 LBY registered?

LD55 LBY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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