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LG55 EGZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

80,219 mi
Last recorded80,219 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 EGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2022 80,219 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 79,402 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front engine oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2020 78,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 77,222 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 76,149 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 May 2018 76,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jun 2017 75,093 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 72,937 miles

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

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

Offside oil leak

Fail 18 May 2016 72,909 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside oil leak

Fail 28 May 2015 70,543 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has damage to its outer wall (no cord clearly visable)

rear exhaust silencer support strap fractured

unable to clearly view all brake pads

windscreen has light scratches

Pass 28 May 2015 70,543 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has damage to its outer wall (no cord clearly visable)

rear exhaust silencer support strap fractured

unable to clearly view all brake pads

windscreen has light scratches

Pass 4 Jun 2014 66,944 miles

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

near side front tyre has cut

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 4 Jun 2014 66,887 miles

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

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

near side front tyre has cut

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 14 Jun 2013 62,844 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 62,844 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 60,033 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

exhaust emissions only just met

Fail 28 Aug 2012 60,033 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust emissions only just met

Fail 7 Sep 2011 54,253 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 7 Sep 2011 54,253 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 3 Sep 2010 47,107 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 47,106 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

chunk out of n/s front tyre and front discs lipped

Pass 2 Sep 2009 41,397 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 35,945 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 EGZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 EGZ, 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 EGZ registered?

LG55 EGZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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