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LM05 JBO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

116,430 mi
Last recorded116,430 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 JBO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 116,430 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 84,840 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 70,249 miles

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

front windscreen damaged

Fail 29 Apr 2016 70,249 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front windscreen damaged

rear registrasion plate insecure

Fail 30 Apr 2015 63,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

front windscreen damaged

rear registrasion plate insecure

Pass 30 Apr 2015 63,411 miles

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

front windscreen damaged

rear registrasion plate insecure

Pass 2 May 2014 57,428 miles

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

front windscreen damaged

Fail 2 May 2014 57,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

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

front windscreen damaged

nearside front & offside front tyres are worn outside the centre 3/4 breadth of tread

offside rear tyre distorted on tread face & deterorated on sidewall

Pass 23 May 2013 50,614 miles

windscreen damaged but does not seriously restrict the driver's view

Fail 22 May 2013 50,614 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 46,044 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 39,254 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 39,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear lamp unit is damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2010 33,282 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 33,282 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 26,982 miles

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

nearside front & offside front tyres are deteriorated

Fail 1 Jul 2009 26,982 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front & offside front tyres are deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2008 19,776 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres are deteriorated

Fail 1 Jul 2008 19,776 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres are deteriorated

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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LM05 JBO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LM05 JBO, 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 LM05 JBO registered?

LM05 JBO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 July 2005.

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