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LG05 VKH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

159,420 mi
Last recorded159,420 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 VKH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 159,420 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 155,897 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 155,897 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush Link arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 148,829 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 148,812 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 139,910 miles

child seats fitted to both rear outter seats..

squealing noise from engine/box??..front brake pads appear to be wearing low(inner)..slight play in o/s steering arm joint..corrosion around - rear exhaust,both front outter sills..

Fail 2 Feb 2015 139,910 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

child seats fitted to both rear outter seats..

squealing noise from engine/box??..front brake pads appear to be wearing low(inner)..slight play in o/s steering arm joint..corrosion around - rear exhaust,both front outter sills..

Pass 18 Feb 2014 129,921 miles

FLUID AROUND CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER..

play in o/s steering arm..rear exhaust corroded..cut in n/s/r tyre tread..

Fail 18 Feb 2014 129,921 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

FLUID AROUND CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER..

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

play in o/s steering arm..rear exhaust corroded..cut in n/s/r tyre tread..

Pass 14 Jan 2013 121,064 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 114,185 miles

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

Front brake disc`s worn

Rear brake disc`s corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2011 114,185 miles

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

Front brake disc`s worn

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear brake disc`s corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2011 86,515 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 86,515 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 66,740 miles

Front exhaust heatshield (by turbo) loose and rattling

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Jan 2010 66,740 miles

Front exhaust heatshield (by turbo) loose and rattling

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 52,075 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 47,507 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
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LG05 VKH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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