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LS55 RXA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

83,790 mi
Last recorded83,790 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 RXA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 83,790 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 80,664 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 80,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 77,682 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 77,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 66,778 miles

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 28 Jul 2014 53,902 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 53,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 49,018 miles

advise rear wiper us

Fail 17 Jul 2013 49,018 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

advise rear wiper us

Pass 6 Jul 2012 44,440 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear tyres cracking in sidewalls

Pass 25 Jul 2011 38,857 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

front brake disc slightly worn

Pass 27 Jul 2010 32,459 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 32,459 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 25,901 miles

n/s/r indicator bulb faded

Fail 27 Jul 2009 25,901 miles

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

n/s/r indicator bulb faded

Pass 29 Jul 2008 21,578 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 RXA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc 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 RXA, 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 RXA registered?

LS55 RXA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 December 2005.

Is LS55 RXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS55 RXA 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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