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MH05 LGO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

90,736 mi
Last recorded90,736 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 LGO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 90,736 miles

Offside Rear light lens cracked - no white light

Fail 18 Aug 2020 90,720 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear light lens cracked - no white light

Pass 7 Aug 2019 89,099 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 89,098 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 86,317 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lens has small hole but doesn't show white light to the rear

Fail 24 Jul 2018 86,316 miles

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lens has small hole but doesn't show white light to the rear

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 82,779 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 82,779 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 80,150 miles

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 20 Aug 2016 80,149 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 17 Nov 2015 62,889 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 62,005 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 62,004 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 57,050 miles

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

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

Slight splitting of tread on both front tyres.

Pass 2 Apr 2012 52,779 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 48,925 miles

wipers starting to smear

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

rear discs rusty front discs worn

winter tyres fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2010 40,723 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 33,402 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 25,290 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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MH05 LGO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MH05 LGO, 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 MH05 LGO registered?

MH05 LGO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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