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LG55 EGY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

105,227 mi
Last recorded105,227 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 EGY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 105,227 miles

Minor gearbox oil leak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Jul 2018 101,209 miles

Front Tyres worn outer edge

Minor gearbox oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2017 95,087 miles

Dampness around power steering pipes

Pass 4 Aug 2016 88,523 miles

Dampness around power steering pipe by steering rack (no leak when checked)

Front brake pads worn low (difficult to inspect with wheels on)

Minimal bind on front brakes

Rear o/s tyre worn on outer edge

Spare tyre side wall perished

Fail 4 Aug 2016 88,523 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front wiper blades split

Dampness around power steering pipe by steering rack (no leak when checked)

Front brake pads worn low (difficult to inspect with wheels on)

Minimal bind on front brakes

Rear o/s tyre worn on outer edge

Spare tyre side wall perished

Wipers not checked due to washers not working correctly

Pass 5 Aug 2015 82,930 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 77,259 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 77,082 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 14 Jul 2014 77,078 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 2 Jul 2013 66,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jul 2013 66,687 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Jun 2012 55,038 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 55,038 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 44,511 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 39,895 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 39,895 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 23,721 miles

Slight leak high pressure PAS pipe.

Pass 8 Jan 2009 11,322 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 EGY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EGY, 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 EGY registered?

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

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