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LG05 EYA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

137,636 mi
Last recorded137,636 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 EYA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2018 137,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside ok - suspect caliper issue (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front seat runners worn / play in seat

spare tyre flat

Pass 16 Nov 2017 124,988 miles

nsf wiper blade split

play in osf seat runners

Pass 15 Nov 2016 111,661 miles

both front wiper blades have poor efficiency

coolant level is low

driver seat mechanism is worn

engine oil level is on minimum

front brake imbalance is on 25%

heavy engine oil leaks

near side door mirror glass is cracked

near side front tyre is on 3mm tread

off side rear tyre is on 3mm tread and perihed

rear brake pipes are kinked

Fail 8 Nov 2016 111,345 miles

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)

both front wiper blades have poor efficiency

coolant level is low

driver seat mechanism is worn

engine oil level is on minimum

front brake imbalance is on 25%

heavy engine oil leaks

near side door mirror glass is cracked

near side front tyre is on 3mm tread

off side rear tyre is on 3mm tread and perihed

rear brake pipes are kinked

Pass 3 Nov 2015 95,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 84,092 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 84,092 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 70,012 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 59,720 miles

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

nearside rear brake pad clip incorrectly seated

Fail 5 Nov 2012 59,720 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear brake pad clip incorrectly seated

Pass 9 Mar 2011 43,019 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs lipped

Pass 2 Mar 2010 33,195 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 22,929 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 22,927 miles

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

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

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

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

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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LG05 EYA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EYA, 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 LG05 EYA registered?

LG05 EYA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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