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LG05 VKB

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,714 mi
Last recorded122,714 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 VKB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2018 122,714 miles

Fuel pipe leaking on engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 120,926 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 116,079 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 107,748 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 100,709 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 100,709 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 88,637 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 88,637 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 74,934 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 74,934 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 62,086 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 54,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 42,780 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 42,147 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 31,283 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges and close to limit

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 VKB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VKB, 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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LG05 VKB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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