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EJ05 LZC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,321 mi
Last recorded113,321 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 LZC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 113,321 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2019 113,316 miles

Boot lid component insecure rear handle (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop perished

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front driver seat slightly loose but not likely to become insecure

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear suspension bump stop perished

unable to open luggage compartment (handle missing)

Pass 9 May 2018 110,821 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle ()

Fail 9 May 2018 110,821 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle ()

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 5 May 2017 105,847 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seat belts ()

Fail 5 May 2017 105,847 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seat belts ()

Pass 13 May 2016 99,178 miles

play in offside front anti roll bar linkage

Pass 18 May 2015 91,914 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 91,914 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 84,574 miles

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

driver's seat slightly insecure

Pass 14 May 2013 78,496 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

wheel trims fitted

Fail 14 May 2013 78,496 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

wheel trims fitted

Pass 12 May 2012 71,161 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 64,593 miles

o/s/f seat has movement at hight adjustment

Fail 15 May 2010 55,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2010 55,078 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 47,245 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 47,245 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 36,202 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 36,202 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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EJ05 LZC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 EJ05 LZC, 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 EJ05 LZC registered?

EJ05 LZC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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