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AO05 LHZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,995 mi
Last recorded144,995 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 LHZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2020 144,995 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 139,380 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 139,380 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 131,799 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 131,799 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 122,419 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 113,839 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 103,988 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 103,944 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 92,008 miles

offside front seat may need attention

Fail 27 Jun 2014 92,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside front door hinge loose

offside front seat may need attention

Pass 3 Jul 2013 82,607 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 82,563 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 23 Mar 2011 75,507 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 64,121 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 63,809 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 53,839 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 43,741 miles

all rear seats removed @ time of test

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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AO05 LHZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel 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 AO05 LHZ, 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 AO05 LHZ registered?

AO05 LHZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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