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LD55 VUG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,399 mi
Last recorded87,399 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 VUG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2021 87,399 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at engine (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 83,217 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

nsf /osf and osr tyres split on tread

Pass 15 Jan 2019 76,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished in tread area

Short test duration- logon failed and I didnt realise.

Pass 19 Jan 2018 75,202 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 70,772 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jan 2016 66,114 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 66,114 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 61,917 miles

possible slight fluid leak from power steering pipe

Fail 13 Jan 2015 61,917 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

possible slight fluid leak from power steering pipe

Pass 22 Jan 2014 57,038 miles

slight cracking on powersteering belt

turbo heatshield insecure

Pass 15 Jan 2013 53,210 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 48,592 miles

poosible slight leak from rack

Fail 26 Jan 2012 48,592 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

poosible slight leak from rack

Fail 20 Jan 2011 43,902 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

rear exhaust bracket coroded

Pass 20 Jan 2011 43,902 miles

rear exhaust bracket coroded

Pass 28 Jan 2010 39,797 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 35,819 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate damaged

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 VUG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VUG, 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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LD55 VUG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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