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LC55 HVY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

125,918 mi
Last recorded125,918 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 HVY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 125,918 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Jan 2017 125,918 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear tyres starting to perish

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jan 2016 120,144 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2016 120,074 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed and corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed and corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2015 113,708 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

front tyres worn edges

Pass 6 Jan 2014 105,900 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2013 96,186 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 94,321 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 83,319 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2011 83,318 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 69,233 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 56,694 miles

exhaust back box support strap incomplete

Pass 29 Oct 2008 46,675 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 HVY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LC55 HVY, 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 HVY registered?

LC55 HVY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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