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LD55 VUF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

154,672 mi
Last recorded154,672 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 VUF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2016 154,672 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working 501 (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65 R 15 88H (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65 R 15 88H (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 134,492 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 134,492 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside pad is 6-7mm ? (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm to cords (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 114,473 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 114,473 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 15 Oct 2013 96,000 miles

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

offside front tyre is very worn on the inside edge

Fail 15 Oct 2013 96,000 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside front tyre is very worn on the inside edge

Pass 24 Oct 2012 77,089 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 77,089 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)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 62,169 miles

Oil leak

handbrake travel slightly high

Pass 23 Oct 2010 55,953 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 51,292 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Oct 2008 41,816 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 41,816 miles

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

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

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 VUF 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 57.1%.

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 LD55 VUF, 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 VUF registered?

LD55 VUF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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