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LM55 EKW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

81,702 mi
Last recorded81,702 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 EKW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 81,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear underside corroded axle / arms

Pass 22 Jul 2024 80,570 miles

Rear undersides corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2023 97,799 miles

rear underside corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2023 79,790 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

rear underside corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2022 79,081 miles

Central Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 79,081 miles

Central Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 77,300 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2020 74,168 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 74,168 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 May 2019 71,938 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 69,389 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 69,389 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 66,363 miles

Nearside Rear tire thread depth 3mms

Fail 11 Apr 2017 66,363 miles

Nearside Rear tire thread depth 3mms

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 63,304 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 60,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on the edges.

Pass 18 Apr 2015 60,171 miles

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

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on the edges.

Pass 5 Mar 2014 56,637 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 52,815 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 44,785 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 37,744 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 28,904 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 28,904 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 24,053 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 24,053 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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LM55 EKW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LM55 EKW, 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 LM55 EKW registered?

LM55 EKW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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