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LN55 WPA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

84,547 mi
Last recorded84,547 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN55 WPA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 84,547 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 84,543 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2019 75,529 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 75,529 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 62,546 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front both sides (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle heavily corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2017 57,319 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 57,319 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 54,910 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 54,910 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 51,818 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 51,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Repaired (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high Repaired (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 49,474 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 46,343 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 46,342 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 44,095 miles

smoke on maximum limit

Fail 6 Sep 2011 40,381 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 40,381 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 36,828 miles

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

near and offside front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Sep 2010 36,828 miles

near and offside front brake discs worn

Pass 14 Sep 2009 33,058 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 29,370 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 29,370 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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LN55 WPA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LN55 WPA, 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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LN55 WPA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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