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OE05 LGJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,412 mi
Last recorded99,412 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 LGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 99,412 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 6 Dec 2021 99,410 miles

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

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

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 10 Dec 2020 84,579 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 84,579 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

signs of sill repair nearside and offside front

Pass 6 Jun 2019 73,006 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 70,358 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 67,465 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 65,330 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 57,457 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 57,457 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 50,904 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 46,141 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 41,536 miles

front inner brake discs wearing thin

Fail 18 Mar 2013 41,536 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front inner brake discs wearing thin

Pass 30 Mar 2012 35,381 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2011 28,801 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 22,541 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 15,789 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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OE05 LGJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OE05 LGJ, 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 OE05 LGJ registered?

OE05 LGJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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