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LC55 OHJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

79,337 mi
Last recorded79,337 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 OHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 79,337 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 79,337 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 77,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box slightly holed and corroded. (7.1.2)

Rear Vehicle showing signs of corrosion underside.

Fail 20 Apr 2017 77,205 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box slightly holed and corroded. (7.1.2)

Rear Vehicle showing signs of corrosion underside.

Pass 8 Jan 2016 72,910 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 72,910 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 67,263 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside wiper blade split, clears windscreen.

Pass 8 Jan 2015 67,263 miles

offside wiper blade split, clears windscreen.

Pass 2 Jan 2014 62,133 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 62,133 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 55,442 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 50,972 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 50,962 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 45,726 miles

nearside outer sill damaged

Fail 15 Nov 2010 45,726 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

nearside outer sill damaged

Fail 16 Nov 2009 36,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 36,101 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 25,001 miles

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

unable to fully inspect offside rear seatbelt due to childseat 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 OHJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OHJ, 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 OHJ registered?

LC55 OHJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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