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LC55 YHL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,274 mi
Last recorded68,274 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 68,274 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 68,239 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/sr and n/s/r outer sills damaged

Fail 10 Oct 2013 68,239 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/sr and n/s/r outer sills damaged

Fail 15 Oct 2012 61,800 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRONT INNER PADS WORN NS FRONT HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 61,800 miles

FRONT INNER PADS WORN NS FRONT HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL

Pass 3 Nov 2011 54,278 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 54,277 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Spare tyre defective

drivers seat has slight play but is securely mounted

Pass 23 Nov 2010 46,692 miles

Spare tyre defective

n/s rear tyre slightly perrished

rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust still fully surported

Pass 23 Nov 2009 39,162 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 30,718 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 YHL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YHL, 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 YHL registered?

LC55 YHL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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