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LV55 XFX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

194,938 mi
Last recorded194,938 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 XFX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 194,938 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 194,938 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 183,979 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2016 183,932 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill marked in chalk (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill marked in chalk (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both o/s & n/s (1.1.C.1e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 165,343 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

n/s/f tyre has damage to inner sidewall

rear torsion bar bushes have movement but not excessive

Fail 2 Jun 2015 165,252 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

n/s/f tyre has damage to inner sidewall

rear torsion bar bushes have movement but not excessive

Pass 10 Jun 2014 154,822 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 9 Jun 2014 154,773 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 25 May 2013 142,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jun 2012 133,499 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2012 133,499 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 130,096 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 130,096 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 115,947 miles

borh wiperblades poor

fuel additive tank almost empty

n/s/r brakepad antichatter spring misplaced

turbo hose split/ insecure

Fail 15 Oct 2009 115,947 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

borh wiperblades poor

fuel additive tank almost empty

n/s/r brakepad antichatter spring misplaced

turbo hose split/ insecure

Pass 16 Oct 2008 89,397 miles

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

O/S/F Fog Lamp,Glass Is Cracked.

Slight Oil Or Fuel Leak From Engine Area (Underneath Vehicle Misted With Oil Or Fuel).

Fail 16 Oct 2008 89,397 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/F Fog Lamp,Glass Is Cracked.

Slight Oil Or Fuel Leak From Engine Area (Underneath Vehicle Misted With Oil Or Fuel).

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 XFX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 LV55 XFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV55 XFX registered?

LV55 XFX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is LV55 XFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV55 XFX shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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