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LG55 CLF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

131,620 mi
Last recorded131,620 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 CLF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 131,620 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To the offside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 127,463 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 31 Aug 2022 123,292 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2022 123,275 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 118,679 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 118,657 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box at join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 115,404 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Aug 2020 115,394 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 111,005 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracked

rear outer sills damaged

Pass 31 Aug 2018 107,843 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

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

engine oil level low

rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Aug 2017 102,729 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 95,430 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 95,392 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 91,352 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 82,292 miles

front tyres worn to 2mm.

Fail 23 Aug 2014 82,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

front tyres worn to 2mm.

Pass 10 Aug 2013 70,693 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear,seatbelts not fully checked.

Pass 11 Aug 2012 59,871 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Aug 2011 51,561 miles

exessive cracking to nsr tyre sidewall.

Pass 9 Aug 2010 44,193 miles

Nearside rear tyre walls perished and cut in tread

Offside rear tyre walls perished

Pass 7 Aug 2009 34,791 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 26,706 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 CLF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CLF, 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 CLF registered?

LG55 CLF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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