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LB05 ZYZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

114,391 mi
Last recorded114,391 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 ZYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 114,391 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside sill damaged

Fail 11 May 2021 114,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2018 114,384 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 107,290 miles

Bodywork damaged.

Front brake pads wearing low.

Slight damage to both front flexible brake hoses.

Pass 5 Jul 2016 100,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2016 100,683 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2015 95,542 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 95,240 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 86,734 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 86,734 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 77,597 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 77,597 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 70,461 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r outer sill damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2011 64,229 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

tail box manually secured, but fully secure

Pass 15 Jun 2010 57,884 miles

body damage

engine oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2010 57,884 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

body damage

engine oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2009 51,809 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 43,691 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 43,691 miles

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

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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LB05 ZYZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LB05 ZYZ, 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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LB05 ZYZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 August 2005.

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