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LG05 EYZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

120,156 mi
Last recorded120,156 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 EYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2026 120,156 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

both headlamps dull/faded

corrosion/holes to o/s front outer sill(just outside seatbelt prescribed area)

unable to inspect n/s rear seatbelts(seats folded for mobility scooter)

Pass 6 Mar 2025 116,227 miles

o/s front outer sill corroded

o/s number plate light plastic lens in very poor condition

Fail 6 Mar 2025 116,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

o/s front outer sill corroded

o/s number plate light plastic lens in very poor condition

Pass 15 Mar 2024 113,019 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill(just outside prescribed area) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 112,952 miles

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

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill(just outside prescribed area) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 108,862 miles

o/s and n/s front outer sills starting to get soft when thumb and forefinger pressure applied

Pass 8 Mar 2022 104,874 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f and o/s/f sills are soft

Fail 3 Mar 2022 104,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f and o/s/f sills are soft

Pass 8 Mar 2021 100,367 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 100,367 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 95,894 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 95,894 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 90,908 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 90,906 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2018 84,588 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 84,588 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 76,527 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 69,685 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 62,862 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 56,379 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 48,292 miles

Airbag light on

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 41,460 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 38,048 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 33,736 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 33,735 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 27,267 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 21,702 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 21,701 miles

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

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 EYZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 EYZ, 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 EYZ registered?

LG05 EYZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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