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MK05 LBN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

119,494 mi
Last recorded119,494 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 LBN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 119,494 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 118,375 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 113,939 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 110,520 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 99,955 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 95,809 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 85,077 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 80,086 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 75,000 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 64,063 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f outer sills corroded and holed but not in prescribed area

Pass 12 Jun 2014 61,618 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 59,419 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2012 55,460 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 51,016 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 51,016 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 42,487 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 33,167 miles

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 15 Feb 2008 26,662 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 26,441 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 LBN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MK05 LBN, 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 MK05 LBN registered?

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

Is MK05 LBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK05 LBN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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