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LG55 UER

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,625 mi
Last recorded114,625 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 114,625 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 114,625 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 108,872 miles

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

spare tyre flat

Fail 2 Jun 2020 108,859 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

spare tyre flat

Pass 25 Jun 2019 104,198 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 104,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 98,243 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

spare tyre flat

Fail 10 Jul 2018 98,208 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to offside front flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside front outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside front outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

spare tyre flat

Pass 26 Jun 2017 91,759 miles

both front outer sills corroding outside any prescribed areas

brake pipe to offside front flexi corroding

Pass 27 Jun 2016 84,913 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 76,190 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 76,190 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 68,063 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 59,231 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 55,458 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 46,803 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 46,803 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 38,592 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 38,542 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 28,473 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 28,473 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 19,335 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 UER is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UER, 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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LG55 UER is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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