CarVerify

Free Car Check

LG05 EXL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

113,401 mi
Last recorded113,401 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 EXL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 113,401 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 113,013 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 104,564 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 104,370 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 95,690 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 95,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 92,450 miles

Engine management warning lamp on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Under bonnet covers & underside trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Oct 2016 92,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb insecure,securing clip missing (1.8.A.1b)

Offside 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)

Engine management warning lamp on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Under bonnet covers & underside trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Oct 2015 86,338 miles

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

under bonnet covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Oct 2014 78,154 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 78,154 miles

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 72,502 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 72,502 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 64,332 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 56,950 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 47,701 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 36,302 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 27,546 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 17,311 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
Full Citroen Xsara reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LG05 EXL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LG05 EXL, 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

How do I check the history of LG05 EXL?

You can check the full history of LG05 EXL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LG05 EXL registered?

LG05 EXL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is LG05 EXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG05 EXL shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LG05 EXL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LG05 EXL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.