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LS55 RXC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

150,040 mi
Last recorded150,040 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 RXC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 150,040 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside parking brake reduced effect

management light on

Fail 21 Oct 2017 150,016 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside parking brake reduced effect

management light on

Pass 20 Oct 2016 143,695 miles

Offside parking brake reduced effect

Rear body sills damaged

management light on

Fail 20 Oct 2016 143,692 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside parking brake reduced effect

Rear body sills damaged

management light on

Pass 22 Oct 2015 136,189 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear bodysills damaged

Pass 23 Oct 2014 129,832 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 129,826 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 121,371 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

rear of bodysills slightly distorted

Pass 1 Nov 2012 114,715 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 114,707 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 106,659 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 106,652 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 101,607 miles

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

both rear sills damaged

Fail 25 Oct 2010 101,607 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

both rear sills damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2009 87,858 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 87,842 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 72,894 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 72,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 RXC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 RXC, 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 RXC registered?

LS55 RXC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 December 2005.

Is LS55 RXC safe to buy?

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