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LC55 PHN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,288 mi
Last recorded136,288 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 PHN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 136,288 miles

oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2016 136,288 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2015 125,845 miles

O/S/R body damaged.

Oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2015 125,845 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Clutch slipping.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R body damaged.

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

Oil leak

PAS belt coming off pulleys.

PAS belt cracked.

Spare tyre defective

registration plate light trim broken.

Pass 13 Feb 2014 120,977 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2013 112,777 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 112,777 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 105,054 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN ON INNER FACE

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2011 98,093 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 84,799 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 84,799 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear wiper inop

Pass 30 Jan 2009 60,388 miles

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

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

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 PHN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc 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 PHN, 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 PHN registered?

LC55 PHN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 December 2005.

Is LC55 PHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC55 PHN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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