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LC05 NWZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

77,806 mi
Last recorded77,806 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 NWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 77,806 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 77,806 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 77,637 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 77,263 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 76,766 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 76,766 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 76,320 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 75,684 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 75,684 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 75,208 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 74,474 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 73,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rusty exhaust

Fail 27 Jul 2018 73,455 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

nsr tyre outer wall perished

rusty exhaust

Pass 1 Aug 2017 72,598 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 65,746 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 60,637 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 60,637 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 52,622 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 52,622 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside front tyre worn outside the centre 3/4 breadth of tread on outer edge

Pass 3 Aug 2013 45,846 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 45,845 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside rear tyre excessively worn outside the centre 3/4 breadth or tread

remove front wheels and check front brakes for wear

Pass 15 Aug 2012 40,511 miles

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

offside rear tyre deteriorated

offside rear tyre excessively worn outside the centre 3/4 breadth of tread on inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2011 36,516 miles

offside rear tyre is deteriorated

offside rear tyre is worn outside the centre 3/4 breadth of tread

Fail 17 Aug 2011 36,516 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre is deteriorated

offside rear tyre is worn outside the centre 3/4 breadth of tread

Pass 13 Aug 2010 32,043 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2010 32,042 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 26,421 miles

nearside front tyre is deteriorated & cut on sidewall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

nearside rear & offside rear tyres are slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre is cut on sidewall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Fail 31 Jul 2009 26,421 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre is deteriorated & cut on sidewall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

nearside rear & offside rear tyres are slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre is cut on sidewall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 20 Aug 2008 21,444 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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LC05 NWZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 LC05 NWZ, 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 LC05 NWZ registered?

LC05 NWZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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