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LR55 HEJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

129,340 mi
Last recorded129,340 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 HEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 129,340 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Sep 2025 124,217 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 119,412 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 113,606 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 107,385 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 102,276 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 99,460 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust shield (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust shield (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 95,603 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 89,120 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 82,998 miles

engine light on

Pass 29 Sep 2016 78,507 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 78,507 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 71,743 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 64,047 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 64,047 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 56,221 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 56,221 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 47,971 miles

Nearside front tyre perrished

Pass 26 Sep 2011 39,709 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 32,066 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 25,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake travel high

Pass 25 Sep 2009 25,591 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

handbrake travel high

Pass 27 Sep 2008 19,516 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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LR55 HEJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LR55 HEJ, 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 LR55 HEJ registered?

LR55 HEJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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