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LA54 VZT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,816 mi
Last recorded101,816 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA54 VZT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 101,816 miles

Nearside Front Some corrosion to outer sill Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 100,719 miles

Central Exhaust Bracket broken. System still secure. Advise repairing

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

Nearside Front Some corrosion to outer sill

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 100,719 miles

Central Exhaust Bracket broken. System still secure. Advise repairing

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

Nearside Front Some corrosion to outer sill

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 99,629 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket sheared from pipe. [system supported] (6.1.2 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 99,629 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket sheared from pipe. [system supported] (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 98,608 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 97,405 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 96,309 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 94,813 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 93,132 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust braket slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2014 93,132 miles

Rear exhaust braket slightly corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2012 87,914 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside indicator self cancel not working.

Fail 31 Dec 2012 87,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside indicator self cancel not working.

Pass 29 Dec 2011 75,231 miles

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

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

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover split.

offside rear shock absorber dust cover split.

Fail 29 Dec 2011 75,231 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover split.

offside rear shock absorber dust cover split.

Pass 30 Dec 2010 62,783 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 51,846 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Dec 2009 51,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Handbrake travel long,requires adjustment

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 40,510 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 40,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 7 Jan 2008 29,693 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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 VZT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LA54 VZT, 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 VZT registered?

LA54 VZT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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