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LC55 OML

2005 Citroen Xsara

Gold Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

101,275 mi
Last recorded101,275 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 OML
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 101,275 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 101,271 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 91,810 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 91,808 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components Catching body work strut not fitted to hub correctly (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vac accumulator at rear off engine insecure and melting in to exshast

Pass 16 Jul 2018 83,427 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 83,427 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 72,866 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Jul 2017 72,866 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings center sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Sep 2016 69,825 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 69,825 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 63,198 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 1 Sep 2014 56,468 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 56,468 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 23 Sep 2013 50,587 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 50,587 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 46,582 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 41,539 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 37,638 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 32,233 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 26,455 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 26,455 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 OML is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Gold with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 OML, 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 OML registered?

LC55 OML is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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