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LG05 YGE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,049 mi
Last recorded72,049 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 YGE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 72,049 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats ()

Fail 19 Oct 2021 72,049 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats ()

Pass 21 Oct 2020 70,730 miles

Rear seats missing.

Pass 18 Apr 2019 69,322 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 68,209 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 65,041 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 59,065 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 55,378 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 55,378 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2014 51,809 miles

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

nearside front lower suspension arm retaining bolt excessively long and fouling bush.

Fail 1 Apr 2014 51,809 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front lower suspension arm bush retaining bolt exessively long and fouling bush

nearside front tyre badly worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Apr 2013 47,676 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 47,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 43,328 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 35,591 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 35,591 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 29,104 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 29,014 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 22,220 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 16,849 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 YGE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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