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LC55 UCL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

117,716 mi
Last recorded117,716 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 UCL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 117,716 miles

alternator belt perished

front brake pads worn

oil leak

passengers side front splash guard insecure

rear tyres close to legal limit

Fail 1 May 2017 117,716 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

alternator belt perished

front brake pads worn

oil leak

passengers side front splash guard insecure

rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 5 May 2016 105,848 miles

alternator belt perished

oil leak

Fail 4 May 2016 105,848 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

alternator belt perished

oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2015 97,487 miles

bad oil leak at engine

emission control fluid low

Fail 3 Apr 2015 97,487 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

bad oil leak at engine

emission control fluid low

Fail 25 Apr 2014 87,877 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 87,877 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 75,793 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 64,383 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 61,491 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 61,491 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 52,118 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 42,091 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 42,090 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2008 31,683 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 31,683 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 UCL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 UCL, 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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LC55 UCL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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