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BJ05 LZP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

125,456 mi
Last recorded125,456 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 LZP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 125,456 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 115,295 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 115,292 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 107,375 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 107,373 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 92,946 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot close to limits (3.3.A.1d)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

both no.plates poor

eml on

exhaust corroded

service due ind. on

Fail 6 Aug 2016 92,946 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot close to limits (3.3.A.1d)

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

both no.plates poor

eml on

exhaust corroded

service due ind. on

Pass 21 Jul 2015 79,998 miles

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

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

Oil leak

dampness to n/s/r brake caliper

eml displayed

excess corrosion to o/s/f outer sill panel(not in a prescribed area)

rear inner brake pads appear low

tracking out

Fail 21 Jul 2015 79,998 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

dampness to n/s/r brake caliper

eml displayed

excess corrosion to o/s/f outer sill panel(not in a prescribed area)

rear inner brake pads appear low

tracking out

Fail 23 Jul 2014 68,253 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

dampness around nsr caliper

slight damage to sills

slight leaks from around turbo area

stone chips in windscreen

wipers juddering

Pass 23 Jul 2014 68,253 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

dampness around nsr caliper

slight damage to sills

slight leaks from around turbo area

stone chips in windscreen

wipers juddering

Pass 8 Jul 2013 59,018 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 52,100 miles

age cracking to suspension rubbers

exhaust corroded

large chip in screen

slight movement in steering system

Fail 3 Aug 2012 52,100 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

age cracking to suspension rubbers

exhaust corroded

large chip in screen

slight movement in steering system

Pass 2 Aug 2011 40,397 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

age cracking to osr tyre

both front tyres worn on edges/low

front discs worn

front pads appear low

rear discs worn

Fail 28 Jul 2011 40,397 miles

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

front pads appear low

rear discs worn

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

age cracking to osr tyre

both front tyres worn on edges/low

front discs worn

Pass 31 Jul 2010 28,349 miles

exhaust corroded

front coil springs corodded

unable to check hydrolics fully due to rain water

Fail 4 Aug 2009 17,500 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 17,500 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 16,332 miles

O/S door mirror some damage and repaired with strong tape

Pass 31 Mar 2008 12,589 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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BJ05 LZP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BJ05 LZP, 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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BJ05 LZP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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