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LD55 NPU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

112,350 mi
Last recorded112,350 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 NPU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 112,350 miles

Nearside front repeater len cover missing

Fail 12 Dec 2025 112,350 miles

Nearside front repeater len cover missing

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 95,588 miles

Hand brake needs adjusting

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front indiacator lens missing

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

spare wheel missing

Fail 18 Dec 2024 95,586 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Hand brake needs adjusting

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front indiacator lens missing

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

spare wheel missing

Pass 17 Nov 2023 94,075 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 93,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 91,067 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 89,003 miles

Offside Rear O/S/R hand brake needs adjustment.

Pass 19 Nov 2019 86,601 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 86,584 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 82,367 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 78,141 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 74,733 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 70,246 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

both front tyres slightly worn outer edges

Fail 16 Nov 2015 70,192 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

both front tyres slightly worn outer edges

Pass 17 Nov 2014 65,483 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 60,858 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 60,858 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 54,791 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 48,396 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 40,703 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 33,984 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 26,305 miles

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

Offside Front 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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LD55 NPU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 LD55 NPU, 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 LD55 NPU registered?

LD55 NPU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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The MOT history for LD55 NPU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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