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LV55 VDT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,538 mi
Last recorded123,538 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 VDT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 123,538 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 123,536 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 115,103 miles

small cut to nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2014 104,305 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 104,304 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 95,744 miles

emissions to clean to test

Pass 4 Dec 2012 84,270 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 72,347 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 59,711 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 51,755 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 39,078 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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LV55 VDT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LV55 VDT, 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 LV55 VDT registered?

LV55 VDT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is LV55 VDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV55 VDT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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