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LC55 HWJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

81,579 mi
Last recorded81,579 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 HWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 81,579 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 79,789 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front and offsise front wing slight damage

Fail 30 Jul 2024 79,789 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front and offsise front wing slight damage

Pass 7 Aug 2023 77,238 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pads not checked wheel covers fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2023 77,238 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pads not checked wheel covers fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2022 73,569 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 68,599 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 68,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 60,646 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 60,646 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 55,277 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 55,277 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 50,370 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 50,370 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 46,700 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 43,048 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 39,309 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 36,500 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 32,917 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 29,162 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Oct 2011 25,908 miles

BOTH FRONTS AND N/S/R TYRES PERISHING

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Fail 10 Oct 2011 25,908 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

BOTH FRONTS AND N/S/R TYRES PERISHING

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 11 Oct 2010 21,651 miles

both front and nsr tyres cracking

Pass 9 Oct 2009 18,041 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 17,763 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 HWJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HWJ, 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 HWJ registered?

LC55 HWJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 October 2005.

Is LC55 HWJ safe to buy?

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