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LD55 VUU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

176,161 mi
Last recorded176,161 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 VUU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 176,161 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 175,526 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc BOTH FRONT (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings BOTH SILL REQUIRE WELDING (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 163,067 miles

engine light staying on

power steering pump leaking

Fail 2 Sep 2015 163,067 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

engine light staying on

power steering pump leaking

Pass 2 Sep 2014 152,702 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine misfire

rear indicators showing white light

Pass 4 Sep 2013 141,071 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 141,071 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 128,922 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 113,179 miles

engine missfire

nearside side repeater damaged

offside drive shaft seal leaking

osf fog lamp not working

various dents scratches around vehicle body

Fail 1 Sep 2011 113,179 miles

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

engine missfire

nearside side repeater damaged

offside drive shaft seal leaking

osf fog lamp not working

various dents scratches around vehicle body

Pass 25 Sep 2010 100,724 miles

Oil leak

air bag light on

damage to offside front fog light

engine covers insecure

oil filler cap missing

Fail 25 Sep 2010 100,723 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

damage to offside front fog light

engine covers insecure

oil filler cap missing

Pass 21 Sep 2009 75,940 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

exhaust rear silencer hanger bracket corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2008 55,833 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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LD55 VUU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc 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 LD55 VUU, 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 VUU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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