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LC55 HWV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

116,757 mi
Last recorded116,757 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 HWV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 116,757 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 116,400 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 115,997 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 115,615 miles

nsr & osr suspension bump stops missing

Pass 29 Nov 2021 114,916 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

nsr & osr suspension bump stops missing

Fail 16 Nov 2021 114,905 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting door sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting door sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

nsr & osr suspension bump stops missing

Pass 12 Nov 2020 113,531 miles

early corrosion to offside door sill

nsr & osr suspension bump stops missing

Fail 12 Nov 2020 113,531 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

early corrosion to offside door sill

nsr & osr suspension bump stops missing

Pass 30 Oct 2019 112,451 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 108,325 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 99,573 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 99,573 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 91,464 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 84,009 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre getting low

both rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Oct 2014 74,336 miles

front brake discs lipped

Pass 21 Oct 2013 68,284 miles

both front tyres worn low on edges

tested when wet

Pass 15 Oct 2012 61,623 miles

Minor PAS fluid leak

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2011 53,060 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 45,456 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 37,310 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 37,310 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 28,939 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 28,939 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 HWV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HWV, 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 HWV registered?

LC55 HWV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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