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LB54 ZXE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,091 mi
Last recorded79,091 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 ZXE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 79,091 miles

both rear lamp damaged

o/s wing mirror housing damaged

Fail 16 Jul 2021 79,091 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

both rear lamp damaged

o/s wing mirror housing damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2020 75,840 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 72,606 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside rear lamp slightly damaged.

Rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Pass 23 Jul 2018 67,379 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side wall perish

Fail 23 Jul 2018 67,379 miles

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre side wall perish

Pass 29 Jul 2017 62,734 miles

Offside Rear lamp crack

Fail 28 Jul 2017 62,734 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear lamp crack

Pass 21 Jul 2016 58,174 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 58,174 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 55,190 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 55,179 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 51,774 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 51,774 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2013 45,841 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 41,454 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 41,454 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 35,170 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 35,170 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 30,932 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 23,110 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 31 Jan 2008 18,012 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 18,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 12,997 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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LB54 ZXE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 LB54 ZXE, 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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LB54 ZXE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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