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MK05 LBF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,725 mi
Last recorded78,725 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 LBF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 78,725 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 71,754 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp fog (1.2.1f)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 71,754 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp fog (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 67,000 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to get age perishing cracks in the treads.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front nearside inner wheelarch. The inner shoulder of the tyre just kisses the wheelarch liner on full lock.

Looking at the engine from front the 2nd fuel injector from left has some carbon sooting around it.

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Mar 2015 67,000 miles

Spare tyre defective

Both rear tyres are starting to get age perishing cracks in the treads.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front nearside inner wheelarch. The inner shoulder of the tyre just kisses the wheelarch liner on full lock.

Looking at the engine from front the 2nd fuel injector from left has some carbon sooting around it.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2014 60,717 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Mar 2014 60,717 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Apr 2013 56,457 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 49,462 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

nearside rear bumper insecre

Pass 19 Mar 2012 49,462 miles

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

nearside rear bumper insecre

Pass 17 Mar 2011 39,441 miles

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

Nearside rear of vehicle has some accident damage (not within any prescribed areas)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 30,522 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 21,809 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 21,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 15,041 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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MK05 LBF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MK05 LBF, 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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MK05 LBF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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