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LC55 NGZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

161,811 mi
Last recorded161,811 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 NGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 161,811 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

coolant level low

noisy power steering pump

Pass 27 May 2016 142,836 miles

spare wheel un-serviceable

Fail 26 May 2016 142,797 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

spare wheel un-serviceable

Pass 26 May 2015 126,789 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

rear seats removed

Fail 22 May 2015 126,770 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

heat shield adrift

rear seats removed

Pass 29 May 2014 111,837 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 111,834 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 May 2013 95,709 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 95,702 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

noise from cambelt aux drive belt area

Pass 22 May 2012 40,842 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 40,842 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 55,269 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 55,269 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 20 May 2010 40,842 miles

Rear wiper split

Fail 20 May 2010 40,842 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 29 May 2009 26,328 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 22,987 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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LC55 NGZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 LC55 NGZ, 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 LC55 NGZ registered?

LC55 NGZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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