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LG55 KUV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,498 mi
Last recorded89,498 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 KUV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 89,498 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 89,498 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 85,328 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rears (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened torsion bars and mounts corroded (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 85,328 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rears (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened torsion bars and mounts corroded (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 76,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak rear silencer, also rusty (7.1.2)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes on front arms (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 76,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure Centre rear seat does not lock down (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak rear silencer, also rusty (7.1.2)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes on front arms (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 68,831 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

passenger airbag deactivated

Fail 11 Sep 2014 62,094 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 62,094 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 53,656 miles

passenger front air bag switched off

Fail 13 Sep 2013 53,656 miles

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

passenger front air bag switched off

Pass 15 Sep 2012 46,275 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 35,598 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 24,494 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Sep 2010 24,494 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 18,147 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre has cut to outer sidewall

Pass 5 Sep 2008 12,291 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 KUV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KUV, 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 KUV registered?

LG55 KUV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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