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LG55 CFL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,268 mi
Last recorded149,268 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 CFL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 149,268 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 140,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just legal at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front springs catching inner wings

rear exhaust box corroded and peeling

screen cracked zone b

Fail 25 Jun 2018 140,199 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link top joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle catching plastic inner wing (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure separating out shape and split inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component likely to fail leg top mount / bearing badly worn (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component likely to fail leg top mount / bearing badly worn (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just legal at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front springs catching inner wings

rear exhaust box corroded and peeling

screen cracked zone b

Pass 3 Jun 2017 119,500 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside screen wash jet low effort

Pass 10 Jun 2016 98,002 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn on edges

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2015 79,204 miles

screan zone b

Fail 22 Jun 2015 79,204 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure (2.5.C.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

screan zone b

Pass 28 Jun 2014 55,527 miles

auxillary belt / pulley noise requires attension

Pass 18 Jun 2013 36,449 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 33,464 miles

both rear tyres side walls cracking

Fail 25 Jul 2012 33,464 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres side walls cracking

Pass 29 Jul 2011 29,032 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 23,444 miles

all tyres are perrishing

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 11 Aug 2009 19,699 miles

temporary repair to fuel filler flap

wipers getting poor

Fail 11 Aug 2009 19,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

temporary repair to fuel filler flap

wipers getting poor

Pass 16 Aug 2008 14,639 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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LG55 CFL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LG55 CFL, 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 LG55 CFL registered?

LG55 CFL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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