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LC55 OGY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

304,078 mi
Last recorded304,078 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 OGY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2012 304,078 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine stabliser insecure&bush worn.

slight play o/s rack end.

spare tyre flat.

Pass 14 Sep 2012 304,078 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine stabliser insecure&bush worn.

slight play o/s rack end.

spare tyre flat.

Fail 8 Feb 2012 276,621 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

rear exhaust box bracket corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2012 276,621 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear exhaust box bracket corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2011 254,417 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 225,758 miles

centre stop lamp bulb n/w

Fail 23 Jul 2010 188,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 188,238 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 154,800 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 114,770 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 114,303 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 69,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 OGY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OGY, 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 OGY registered?

LC55 OGY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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