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LA54 DZB

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

151,989 mi
Last recorded151,989 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA54 DZB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 151,989 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Worn and splitting (1.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn, sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 146,088 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Worn and splitting (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 146,079 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth Worn and splitting (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 140,527 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 135,669 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 130,726 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Slight movement in driver seat

Pass 28 Jan 2021 124,033 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Slight movement in drivers seat

Pass 24 Jan 2020 118,896 miles

Movement in drivers seat

Pass 23 Jan 2019 112,074 miles

both rear tyre's perished and worn uneven

movement in drivers seat

Pass 29 Jan 2018 104,601 miles

movement in drivers seat

Pass 24 Jan 2017 93,626 miles

Movement in drivers seat. Req attention before next MOT

Movement in drivers seat. Req attention before next MOT

Offside Front outer sill corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2016 84,983 miles

Slight movement in drivers seat

Pass 11 Feb 2015 77,199 miles

driver seat slightly loose

Pass 14 Jan 2014 67,893 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 58,760 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 29 Jan 2013 58,760 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 8 Feb 2012 48,941 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 36,824 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 28,565 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 23,967 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 18,962 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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LA54 DZB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LA54 DZB, 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 LA54 DZB registered?

LA54 DZB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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