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LG55 XNP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,736 mi
Last recorded141,736 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 141,736 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

front brake discs lipped and scorred

front brake pads appear to be wearing low

internal adjuster used to check lights

nearside front outer sill corroded but not structual

oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2015 141,707 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

front brake discs lipped and scorred

front brake pads appear to be wearing low

internal adjuster used to check lights

nearside front outer sill corroded but not structual

oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2014 131,192 miles

front Number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Fail 27 Sep 2014 131,192 miles

Nearside 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 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)

front Number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 19 Sep 2013 120,416 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside outer sill corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2013 120,347 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2012 109,694 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 72,046 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 86,744 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 69,712 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 69,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 51,193 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XNP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XNP, 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 XNP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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