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LG55 CRV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

82,165 mi
Last recorded82,165 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 CRV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 82,165 miles

Corrosion on Nearside outer sill

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2019 81,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear lens unit slightly loose

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

catalytic converter heat shield slightly loose

rear exhaust box bracket broken

Pass 14 Aug 2018 79,126 miles

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

Offside Rear light lens slightly loose

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

catalytic converter heat shield loose

rear exhaust box bracket broken

Pass 7 Sep 2017 77,153 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear number plate lamp lens missing

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

manifold/turbo heatshield loose

rear exhaust box bracket broken

Pass 23 Aug 2016 75,476 miles

Front wiper blades smearing

Fail 23 Aug 2016 75,476 miles

Front wiper blades smearing

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 72,286 miles

Exhaust back box clamp deteriorated

Fail 8 Sep 2015 72,286 miles

Exhaust back box clamp deteriorated

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 71,827 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 69,343 miles

Fuel cap cover missing

Both rear tyres perished

Exhaust back box clamp deteriorated

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 69,343 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Exhaust back box clamp deteriorated

Fuel cap cover missing

Pass 3 Sep 2013 66,497 miles

Exhaust clamp deteriorated

Fail 3 Sep 2013 66,497 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2012 62,324 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2011 58,405 miles

Offside rear number plate lens missing

Fail 30 Aug 2011 58,405 miles

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

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

Offside rear number plate lens missing

Pass 3 Sep 2010 51,947 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 51,938 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 7 Sep 2009 42,665 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

catalyst heat shields broken/insecure

wipers smearing

Pass 3 Sep 2008 30,785 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2008 30,785 miles

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

Oil leak

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 CRV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CRV, 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 CRV registered?

LG55 CRV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 September 2005.

Is LG55 CRV safe to buy?

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