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LD55 VUY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

140,087 mi
Last recorded140,087 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 VUY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 140,087 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edge

Front number plate cracked

N/S/F lower arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Turbo heat shield loose

Pass 5 Aug 2017 123,039 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 1 Aug 2016 107,168 miles

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

front redeg plate cracked

Pass 21 Jul 2015 94,117 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2013 86,316 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 86,316 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 81,450 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 76,977 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 76,964 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 72,188 miles

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

oil leak in engine bay

Pass 20 Oct 2009 65,973 miles

Advise engine oil leaks, needs cleaning off to find

Pass 11 Oct 2008 57,589 miles

Advise engine oil leak, needs washing off and checking.

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 VUY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VUY, 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 VUY registered?

LD55 VUY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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