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LG55 CNE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,697 mi
Last recorded124,697 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 CNE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 124,697 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 116,111 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 11 Apr 2015 116,111 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Mar 2014 106,346 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 96,728 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2013 96,728 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2012 87,870 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 87,870 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 17 Oct 2011 86,258 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in movement

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside front position lamp dim

offside rear brake disc outer face pitted but not considered to be seriously weakened

Fail 13 Oct 2011 86,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in movement

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside front position lamp dim

offside rear brake disc outer face pitted but not considered to be seriously weakened

Pass 25 Oct 2010 73,115 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine mount deteriorated resulting in movement

nearside front position lamp is a little dim but can still just be seen at a resonable distance

Fail 21 Oct 2010 73,081 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine mount deteriorated resulting in movement

nearside front position lamp is a little dim but can still just be seen at a resonable distance

Pass 7 Oct 2009 62,529 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 62,529 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 48,896 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 CNE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 CNE, 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 CNE registered?

LG55 CNE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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