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LS55 BDY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

88,636 mi
Last recorded88,636 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 BDY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 88,636 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 83,927 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 83,923 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 72,092 miles

both front sides sill panels has slight corrosion

Pass 12 May 2018 69,886 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 68,735 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2017 68,734 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 68,708 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 64,310 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 64,310 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 59,034 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 59,034 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2012 58,000 miles

both rear brakes slight binding

Fail 1 May 2012 58,000 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear brakes slight binding

Fail 28 Oct 2009 57,963 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 57,963 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 51,678 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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LS55 BDY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LS55 BDY, 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 LS55 BDY registered?

LS55 BDY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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The MOT history for LS55 BDY shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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