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LC55 ENV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,016 mi
Last recorded160,016 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 ENV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 May 2018 160,016 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 143,240 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 142,902 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2016 121,336 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 4 Jun 2016 121,336 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer door sill (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2015 113,025 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 6 Jun 2015 112,675 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2014 100,351 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 97,001 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 97,001 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 86,766 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 76,074 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 65,599 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 65,599 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 55,534 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 44,468 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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LC55 ENV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LC55 ENV, 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 LC55 ENV registered?

LC55 ENV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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