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LM54 MGZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,240 mi
Last recorded54,240 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM54 MGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 54,240 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 54,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2019 53,463 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 52,569 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

Fail 9 Jun 2018 52,565 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres perished.

Pass 29 Apr 2017 50,845 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 49,287 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 9 May 2015 47,644 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 47,644 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 May 2014 46,233 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 46,233 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2013 44,155 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 44,155 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 43,198 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 42,038 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 42,038 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 40,745 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 28,588 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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LM54 MGZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LM54 MGZ, 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 LM54 MGZ registered?

LM54 MGZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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