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LG05 XGV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,692 mi
Last recorded131,692 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 XGV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 131,692 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Feb 2018 125,853 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to limit

Pass 21 Feb 2017 119,707 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has a slight misting of oil

Offside Front tyre has split in outer side wall

both outer sills corroded in various places

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 19 Feb 2016 111,521 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 111,495 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 104,450 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 104,450 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 97,019 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres slightly perished on inside sidewall.

exuast fumes escaping from injectors.

petrol hose to tank slightly perished.

rear exuast mount has temporary repair.

Fail 3 Mar 2014 97,019 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres slightly perished on inside sidewall.

eml light on.

exuast fumes escaping from injectors.

o/s/r wheel slightly tight to turn.

petrol hose to tank slightly perished.

rear exuast mount has temporary repair.

Fail 20 Feb 2013 87,995 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear silencer rear mount broken but system still supported

Turbo heatshield loose

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Feb 2013 87,995 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear silencer rear mount broken but system still supported

Turbo heatshield loose

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Feb 2012 76,084 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2012 76,084 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2011 69,495 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 53,879 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 42,678 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 32,913 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 XGV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XGV, 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 XGV registered?

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

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