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LV55 XAC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

67,353 mi
Last recorded67,353 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 XAC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 67,353 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 65,492 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 63,485 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 61,752 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 59,855 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 59,845 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2018 57,675 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox driveshaft oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

power steering pipe damp (slight leak)

Fail 24 Sep 2018 57,675 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox driveshaft oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

power steering pipe damp (slight leak)

Pass 3 Oct 2017 55,073 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 55,050 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 52,477 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 48,686 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 43,488 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 39,469 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 35,501 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 32,214 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 32,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 28,128 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 26,536 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 26,536 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 19,499 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 19,462 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 11,730 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 XAC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 XAC, 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 XAC registered?

LV55 XAC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 November 2005.

Is LV55 XAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV55 XAC shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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