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LC55 HHT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

148,073 mi
Last recorded148,073 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 HHT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 148,073 miles

Front tyres wearing on the inner edge .

Offside Rear Seatbelt retracting mechanism sounds and feels worn.

Rear brakes noisey when operated in the rolling brake tester.

Rear number plate lights showing red light to the rear.

Fail 9 Nov 2020 148,073 miles

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Not clicking in. (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Jamned (7.1.2 (c))

Front tyres wearing on the inner edge .

Rear brakes noisey when operated in the rolling brake tester.

Rear number plate lights showing red light to the rear.

Pass 8 Nov 2019 143,071 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going from flexible hose to wheel cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 143,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear P-bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going from flexible hose to wheel cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 135,404 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear boot catch broken

Fail 22 Nov 2018 135,400 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

o/s/f wiper blade split

rear boot catch broken

Pass 24 Nov 2017 126,085 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front + rear number plate numbers + letters starting to discolour

passengers door mirror glass cracked

rear boot difficult to open catch broken

rear brakes nosey when operated on the rollers

Fail 24 Nov 2017 126,085 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front + rear number plate numbers + letters starting to discolour

passengers door mirror glass cracked

passengers wiper blade split

rear boot difficult to open catch broken

rear brakes nosey when operated on the rollers

Pass 17 Nov 2016 116,929 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 116,929 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 109,599 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s reg/lamp lens missing

rear boot trim damaged & handle missing

rear exhaust box strap loose & corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2015 109,599 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

auxiliary belt split

rear boot trim damaged & handle missing

rear exhaust box strap loose & corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2014 102,782 miles

Exhaust downpipe bracket snapped.

Both rear tyre sidewalls perished .

Engine intermittently idling uneven .

Rear tailgate surround/handle all smashed and broken .

Smell of anti freeze from under the bonnet .

Both front tyre treads worn completely bald on the inner edges

Fail 25 Nov 2014 102,782 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyre sidewalls perished .

Engine intermittently idling uneven .

Exhaust downpipe bracket snapped.

Rear tailgate surround/handle all smashed and broken .

Smell of anti freeze from under the bonnet .

Both front tyre treads worn completely bald on the inner edges

Pass 25 Nov 2013 92,459 miles

Nearside front lower arm rear bush split and worn .

Rear exhaust bracket snapped.

Pass 23 Nov 2012 80,887 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn badly on inner edge

Nearside front tyre worn badly on inner & outer edge

Fail 23 Nov 2012 80,887 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

offside front tyre worn badly on inner edge

Nearside front tyre worn badly on inner & outer edge

Pass 7 Nov 2011 70,994 miles

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

front brake discs showing signs of wear

o/s/r number plate light bulb cover missing

Fail 7 Nov 2011 70,994 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs showing signs of wear

o/s/r number plate light bulb cover missing

Pass 17 Nov 2010 59,382 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 59,349 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/R SEAT BELT NOT CHECK CORRECTLY DU TO CHILD SEAT FITTED N/S/R AN O/S/R TYRES GETTING PERISHED SMALL MOVEMENT TO O/S INNER STEERING JOINT

Pass 17 Nov 2009 47,553 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 35,737 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 HHT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 HHT, 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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LC55 HHT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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