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LC55 UDB

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2017
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,625 mi
Last recorded90,625 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 UDB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 90,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 67,986 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2014 67,986 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 58,631 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 58,614 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 14 Dec 2013 58,448 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s handbrake reading low

n/s rear brake disc has signs of over heating

Pass 12 Dec 2012 52,409 miles

Child seat fitted, nearside rear,visual inspection only.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Dec 2012 52,407 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted, nearside rear,visual inspection only.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front brake pads worn close to allowed limitys.

Pass 20 Dec 2011 46,221 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 46,219 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 39,493 miles

Both rear tyre tread-depths getting low.

Fail 8 Dec 2010 39,493 miles

Both rear tyre tread-depths getting low.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 31,440 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 31,440 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 22,720 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 22,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 UDB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UDB, 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 UDB registered?

LC55 UDB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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