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LG55 DFE

2005 Citroen Xsara

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

74,517 mi
Last recorded74,517 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 DFE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 74,517 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 58,287 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 58,270 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2024 42,476 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 41,198 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 40,158 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 39,976 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 39,976 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 39,659 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 38,921 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear shock absorb rubber bush slightly worn (crack) but no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 38,359 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 37,783 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 35,563 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 30,795 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 27,131 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 21,301 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre starting to wear on outer edge and has a small amount of sidewall damage

Pass 21 Aug 2012 20,212 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 19,499 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 16,215 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 14,817 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 11,255 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 DFE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 DFE, 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 DFE registered?

LG55 DFE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 September 2005.

Is LG55 DFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG55 DFE shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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