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LV55 XPU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,491 mi
Last recorded70,491 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 XPU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 70,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

some pitting to both front brake discs

Fail 10 Jul 2019 70,488 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

some pitting to both front brake discs

Pass 4 Jul 2018 63,006 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 63,006 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 60,753 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear shock absorber dust covers are deteriorated

Fail 7 Jul 2017 60,753 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear shock absorber dust covers are deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2016 58,912 miles

Offside Front tyre is worn on outer edge

Fail 6 Jul 2016 58,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre is worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Jul 2015 56,306 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

rear wiper torn.

Pass 14 Apr 2014 52,962 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 52,962 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 48,187 miles

Both front tyres worn close to limit on outside edges

Pass 3 Jul 2012 44,289 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 39,561 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 39,581 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 33,927 miles

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 13 Jul 2009 28,066 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 22,676 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 XPU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XPU, 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 XPU registered?

LV55 XPU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 November 2005.

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