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LC55 UDE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

288,736 mi
Last recorded288,736 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 288,736 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 288,422 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 107,308 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 107,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 101,885 miles

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

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)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 93,434 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 93,434 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 84,594 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 73,694 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly perrished

Pass 13 Dec 2010 61,083 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 61,083 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 50,443 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 50,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 37,853 miles

crack in screen but not in wiper sweep

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 UDE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UDE, 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 UDE registered?

LC55 UDE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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