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LC55 HYV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,673 mi
Last recorded100,673 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 HYV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 100,673 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

centre exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2024 89,207 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 82,363 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 82,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

CENTRE EXHAUST SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 78,184 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 78,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 72,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2021 72,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 71,503 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Jul 2020 71,503 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 69,963 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2019 69,963 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 67,804 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 May 2018 67,804 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 May 2017 65,908 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 65,908 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 62,634 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear exhaust box band broken not insecure

Pass 6 May 2015 59,891 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

center part of exhust corroded in arias

nearside front tyre has slight outer sidewall damage

offside front tyre slightly perrishe

Fail 6 May 2015 59,891 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

center part of exhust corroded in arias

nearside front tyre has slight outer sidewall damage

offside front tyre slightly perrishe

offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 1 May 2014 56,380 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 14 May 2013 53,403 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 51,142 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 43,861 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Oct 2010 35,456 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

childs seats fitted onto both rear outer seats.

Fail 5 Oct 2010 35,456 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

childs seats fitted onto both rear outer seats.

Pass 21 Oct 2009 27,342 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

childs seats fitted into both outer rear seats.

Pass 29 Oct 2008 20,087 miles

unable to check both outer rear seat belts,childs seats fitted.

Fail 29 Oct 2008 20,087 miles

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

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

unable to check both outer rear seat belts,childs seats fitted.

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 HYV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 HYV, 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 HYV registered?

LC55 HYV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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The MOT history for LC55 HYV shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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