MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
301,928 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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nearside rear light lense damaged
slight play in steering
slight rear light earth faults
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
nearside rear light lense damaged
slight play in steering
brake pedal rubber worn
front number plate damaged
n/s/r brake hose perished
n/s/r tyre worn
o/s/f & n/s/f inner track rod ends worn
windscreen scratched
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)
brake pedal rubber worn
front number plate damaged
n/s/r brake hose perished
n/s/r tyre worn
o/s/f & n/s/f inner track rod ends worn
o/s/f sidelamp dull
windscreen scratched
brake pedal rubber worn
front number plate damaged
n/s outer sill damaged
n/s/r brake hose perished
steering rack inner track rod ends worn
windscreen chipped & scratched
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
brake pedal rubber worn
front brake pads low
front number plate damaged
n/s outer sill damaged
n/s/r brake hose perished
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
steering rack inner track rod ends worn
windscreen chipped & scratched
Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
front number plate marked
n/s outer sill damaged
n/s/r brake hose perished
slight front brake distortion
slight play steering track rod joints
front number plate marked
n/s outer sill damaged
n/s/r brake hose perished
slight front brake distortion
slight play steering track rod joints
front number plate chipped
slight front brake distortion
steering rack showing signs of wear
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
front number plate chipped
slight front brake distortion
steering rack showing signs of wear
front brake pads getting low
front number plate chipped
n/s/ outer sill damaged
power steering pump damp
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
front brake pads getting low
front number plate chipped
n/s/ outer sill damaged
power steering pump damp
accelerator pedal very stiff
front number plate chipped
n/s/r light lens damaged
n/s/r outer sill damaged
o/s/f c/v boot weeping
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
slight front brake imbalance
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
accelerator pedal very stiff
front number plate chipped
n/s/r light lens damaged
n/s/r outer sill damaged
o/s/f c/v boot weeping
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
slight front brake imbalance
n/s/sill damaged
n/s/f wheel rim damaged
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
n/s/f wheel rim damaged
n/s/sill damaged
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LG05 XEC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.
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 XEC, 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 XEC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 May 2005.
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