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AP05 LZF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,889 mi
Last recorded66,889 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 LZF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2016 66,889 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 66,887 miles

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

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 29 May 2015 60,926 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 29 May 2015 60,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Jun 2014 51,577 miles

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

rear seats not attatched

Fail 4 Jun 2014 51,577 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake pads appear low recommend full inspection

n/s/r wheel binding slightly

rear brake pads appear low recommend full inspection

rear seats not attatched

Pass 9 Jan 2013 47,791 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 47,791 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 43,884 miles

rear center seat not fitted at time of test

Fail 11 Jun 2012 43,884 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear center seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Jun 2011 32,824 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 32,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 3 Jun 2010 21,424 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 20,181 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 16,768 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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AP05 LZF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AP05 LZF, 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 AP05 LZF registered?

AP05 LZF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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