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EJ05 LZD

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

116,573 mi
Last recorded116,573 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 LZD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 116,573 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 116,054 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 110,143 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2021 110,143 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 104,895 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 104,894 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 99,969 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges not close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 91,993 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Nov 2017 85,124 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2017 85,119 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 78,551 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 78,551 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 71,960 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 71,938 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2014 66,223 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

child seat fitted n/s/r and o/s/r

front brake discs worn/lipped n/s and o/s

n/s/f tyre tread wearing down on edges of tread

n/s/f tyre wearing down on outer edges of tread

o/s/r tyre perished/cracking ect

Pass 15 Nov 2014 66,223 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted n/s/r and o/s/r

front brake discs worn/lipped n/s and o/s

n/s/f tyre tread wearing down on edges of tread

n/s/f tyre wearing down on outer edges of tread

o/s/r tyre perished/cracking ect

Pass 12 Nov 2013 61,352 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs lipped/worn recommend brake check

n/s/r tyre perished (recommend tyre)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 55,013 miles

nearside rear tyre badly perished and cracked

Fail 3 Nov 2012 55,011 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre badly perished and cracked

Pass 1 Oct 2011 48,384 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 40,410 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 36,260 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 35,479 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 30,654 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 30,649 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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EJ05 LZD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LZD, 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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EJ05 LZD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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