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LC55 OMU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,566 mi
Last recorded137,566 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 OMU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 137,566 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Oct 2021 127,469 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 121,611 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 117,251 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 109,703 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 99,685 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 989,169 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 79,277 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 79,267 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Nov 2014 66,748 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 66,748 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 60,836 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 54,741 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated

Fail 24 Nov 2011 48,092 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 48,092 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 42,141 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Nov 2009 35,786 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Nov 2009 35,786 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Nov 2008 29,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 29,347 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 OMU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OMU, 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 OMU registered?

LC55 OMU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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