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LG55 OCS

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,014 mi
Last recorded132,014 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 OCS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2018 132,014 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down column doesn't fully lock in place (2.2.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

heavy oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2017 124,642 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Oct 2017 124,642 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Oct 2016 116,930 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm & punctured (4.1.E.1)

engine under tray insecure

Fail 12 Oct 2016 116,930 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm & punctured (4.1.E.1)

engine under tray insecure

Pass 12 Oct 2015 109,104 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 109,104 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear BOTH (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 102,353 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front brake pads worn

off side front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 20 Oct 2014 102,337 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake pads worn

off side front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 18 Oct 2013 94,400 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 94,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 83,746 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 68,549 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 57,584 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 45,852 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 35,942 miles

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

rear seat belt not checked as baby seat fitted

wiper blades small new blades fitted

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 OCS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 OCS, 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 OCS registered?

LG55 OCS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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