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LT55 XRL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

115,131 mi
Last recorded115,131 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 XRL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 115,131 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 114,817 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 114,477 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 113,400 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 112,568 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 110,523 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 107,624 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 102,012 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 98,208 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 93,338 miles

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2015 87,480 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 77,780 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 77,780 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 66,920 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner/outer edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner/outer edges

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner/outer edges and cracking outer wall,

Pass 2 Oct 2013 66,920 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner/outer edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner/outer edges

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner/outer edges and cracking outer wall,

Pass 10 Oct 2012 56,631 miles

bad oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2011 45,046 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 34,802 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 24,996 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 18,867 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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LT55 XRL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LT55 XRL, 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 LT55 XRL registered?

LT55 XRL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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