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LC05 GNF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

167,607 mi
Last recorded167,607 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 GNF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2018 167,607 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 158,440 miles

nearside outer sill corroding

under body guards fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2017 158,440 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside outer sill corroding

under body guards fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2016 148,645 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 138,357 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 138,357 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 128,133 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 128,133 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2014 128,079 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 122,396 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer bracket corroded n/s/f outer sill weak and corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2012 113,623 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Jan 2012 113,548 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Feb 2011 105,029 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 96,876 miles

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

full wheel covers fitted no full inspection of pads possible

Fail 22 Feb 2010 96,876 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

full wheel covers fitted no full inspection of pads possible

Pass 25 Jun 2009 82,797 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 67,266 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 67,266 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 64,823 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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LC05 GNF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LC05 GNF, 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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LC05 GNF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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