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BJ05 LZT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,362 mi
Last recorded97,362 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 LZT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 97,362 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 97,362 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 87,649 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 87,649 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 78,964 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 77,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 77,003 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 69,104 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 61,484 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 61,484 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 54,454 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 43,844 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 32,980 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 24,553 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 24,553 miles

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

front o/s and n/s tyres starting to wear on inner edge

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 LZT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BJ05 LZT, 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 BJ05 LZT registered?

BJ05 LZT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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