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FL55 LLA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

129,820 mi
Last recorded129,820 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 LLA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 129,820 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 123,414 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 116,547 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 116,384 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 109,344 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 103,897 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 103,867 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 99,672 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 99,498 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 92,609 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 88,305 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 81,489 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 64,787 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 64,782 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 57,488 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 50,987 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 45,052 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 40,285 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 34,089 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front discs worn

N/S/F tyre cut not showing cords

Under trays fitted

Wheel trims fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2010 34,089 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front discs worn

Under trays fitted

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2009 27,922 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 209,532 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 20,889 miles

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

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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FL55 LLA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 FL55 LLA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL55 LLA registered?

FL55 LLA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 October 2005.

Is FL55 LLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL55 LLA shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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