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LC55 JSV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,730 mi
Last recorded91,730 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 JSV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 91,730 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 91,730 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 88,611 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 88,611 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 85,471 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth edge very close to cords STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 82,416 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition (Corroded).

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 82,416 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust system in poor condition (Corroded).

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 78,042 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 74,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 74,598 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80-90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 71,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 66,404 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 66,403 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 64,187 miles

Coolant leak water pump area ()

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 58,008 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 58,008 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also some wear in joint. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 52,229 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 52,229 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp not working failed bulb renewed and retested. (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 44,898 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)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 39,447 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Dec 2012 34,199 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 34,199 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 29,398 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 29,398 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 22,422 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 17,231 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 11,595 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 JSV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JSV, 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 JSV registered?

LC55 JSV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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