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LG55 CMV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,718 mi
Last recorded110,718 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 CMV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 110,718 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2021 110,708 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2020 106,465 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2020 106,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 104,260 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 104,260 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 93,844 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 88,779 miles

Nearside Front steering rack end has slight play in balljoint

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jan 2017 88,665 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill, holed. (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front steering rack end has slight play in balljoint

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Sep 2015 81,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner/outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (1.6mm) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge ( on limit)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 81,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner/outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (1.6mm) (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge ( on limit)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 77,408 miles

both rear tyres and osf tyre worn on inner edges

Fail 26 Aug 2014 77,408 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres and osf tyre worn on inner edges

Fail 24 Jul 2013 64,290 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 64,290 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 54,131 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 42,003 miles

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

both rear tyre sidewalls split and perished

Fail 1 Jun 2011 42,003 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both rear tyre sidewalls split and perished

Pass 5 Feb 2010 29,638 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 21,476 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 CMV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LG55 CMV, 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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LG55 CMV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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