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LC55 JTX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,469 mi
Last recorded89,469 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 JTX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 89,469 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

front and rear tyres different sizes front195/65/15 rear 185/65/15

front plastic inner wing guards loose / noisy suspension

wheel trims obscuring wheel bolts

Fail 19 Nov 2019 89,469 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

front and rear tyres different sizes front195/65/15 rear 185/65/15

front plastic inner wing guards loose / noisy suspension

wheel trims obscuring wheel bolts

Fail 30 Oct 2019 89,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

different size tyres fitted front and rear

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Oct 2018 79,924 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/r & n/s/r ()

Fail 20 Oct 2018 79,881 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/r & n/s/r ()

Pass 16 Oct 2017 72,991 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R & O/S/R ()

E.M.L light on

Pass 18 Oct 2016 66,293 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 66,293 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 60,562 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 55,384 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 55,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 24 Oct 2013 49,201 miles

all 4 tyres slightly deteriorating

rear exhaust strap broken tepary strap fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2012 43,176 miles

Rear silencer strap is corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2011 37,890 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 37,890 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 30,570 miles

both front tyres heavily perished ( 185 65 15 H ) cracked

both rear tyres perished ( cracked ) and worn on inner edge close to limit on inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2009 23,549 miles

both rear tyres worn badly on edges

Pass 24 Oct 2008 17,119 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

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 JTX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 JTX, 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 JTX registered?

LC55 JTX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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