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LV55 LBL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

118,367 mi
Last recorded118,367 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 LBL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 118,367 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 118,367 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 114,123 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

rear and central exhaust heat shields loose

Fail 11 Nov 2019 114,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

rear and central exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 12 Nov 2018 109,244 miles

NS mirror damaged

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Slight buckle OSR wheel

Slight leak from PAS pipe near pump

Fail 31 Oct 2018 109,022 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill excessive corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill excessive corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage front, near radiator (2.1.5 (a))

brake pedal rubber missing but pedal is ribbed

centre and rear exhaust heat shields broken/loose

Pass 25 Oct 2017 100,047 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 91,577 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 80,999 miles

both rear tyres perished no cords exposed

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 12 Oct 2015 80,999 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

both rear tyres perished no cords exposed

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 15 Oct 2014 72,452 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 72,452 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Oct 2013 60,759 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 60,759 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Sep 2012 50,064 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 50,064 miles

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

screew in near side rear tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2011 44,209 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 39,980 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 32,902 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 27,303 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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LV55 LBL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LV55 LBL, 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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LV55 LBL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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