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LD55 XMJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,988 mi
Last recorded105,988 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 XMJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 105,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test belts not checked ()

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

Offside Front Outer sill holed outside prescribed area

Fail 8 Nov 2018 105,998 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test belts not checked ()

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

Offside Front Outer sill holed outside prescribed area

Pass 13 Nov 2017 100,283 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

clutch pedal anti slip missing

one section of centre stoplight not working

tailgate handle missing but still able to open

windscreen cracked nearside lower corner and lower edge not in drivers view

Fail 13 Nov 2017 100,283 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

clutch pedal anti slip missing

one section of centre stoplight not working

tailgate handle missing but still able to open

windscreen cracked nearside lower corner and lower edge not in drivers view

Pass 14 Nov 2016 92,648 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

one segment of centre stop light not working

tailgate handle missing

Fail 14 Nov 2016 92,647 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

one segment of centre stop light not working

tailgate handle missing

Pass 13 Nov 2015 79,323 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre exhaust heat shield is insecure

One section of centre rear stop lamp is not working

Fail 12 Nov 2015 79,321 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre exhaust heat shield is insecure

One section of centre rear stop lamp is not working

Pass 10 Nov 2014 55,805 miles

rear exhaust heat shield adrift

Fail 10 Nov 2014 55,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield adrift

Pass 15 Nov 2013 42,550 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 42,550 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2012 36,568 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 36,568 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 33,895 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 33,895 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 28,277 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 9 Oct 2010 28,277 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 30 Sep 2009 21,153 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 21,153 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Oct 2008 15,203 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 15,203 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 XMJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XMJ, 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 XMJ registered?

LD55 XMJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 October 2005.

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