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LD05 TZG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

43,525 mi
Last recorded43,525 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 TZG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 43,525 miles

Nearside Rear Tail lamp lens damaged/cracked

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

Offside Rear Bumper damaged

Fail 9 Oct 2025 43,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Dull (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tail lamp lens damaged/cracked

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Dull (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged

Pass 16 Oct 2024 42,358 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 42,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 41,396 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2023 41,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 39,227 miles

Nearside Rear lamp lens damage/cracked

Rear wiper worn split/deteriorated

Spare tyre defective ()

both headlamps lens dull

fuel tank filler outer flap missing

Fail 28 Sep 2022 39,227 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper badly split/worn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure mirror assembly unit damage/insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear lamp lens damage/cracked

Rear wiper worn split/deteriorated

Spare tyre defective ()

both headlamps lens dull

fuel tank filler outer flap missing

Pass 29 Sep 2021 37,744 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 37,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 36,388 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread has a serious cracks

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

Rear bumper damaged +loose from offside

Rear wiper worn/split

Pass 27 Mar 2019 33,965 miles

both front wipers smearing slightly

nearside rear lamp lens cracked

rear wiper split/worn

Fail 26 Mar 2019 33,965 miles

Exhaust system insecure raer exhaust box mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre side wall badly perished+ tyre has a deep tears (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front wipers smearing slightly

nearside rear lamp lens cracked

rear wiper split/worn

Pass 26 Mar 2018 33,301 miles

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

nearside front and offside front suspension arms rear facing bushes deteriorating

nearside rear light lens slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre cracking

spare tyre flat

Fail 26 Mar 2018 33,301 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front and offside front suspension arms rear facing bushes deteriorating

nearside rear light lens slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre cracking

spare tyre flat

Pass 28 Mar 2017 32,671 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 32,671 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 30,489 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking on treads

Pass 21 Mar 2015 27,859 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perishing on inner sidewalls

spare tyre flat

Fail 21 Mar 2015 27,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres perishing on inner sidewalls

spare tyre flat

Pass 20 Mar 2014 24,898 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 21,227 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear bumper insecure

off side front tyre has a cut to side wall

Pass 29 Mar 2012 18,316 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2011 15,984 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 12,816 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 12,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 10,405 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 7,707 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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LD05 TZG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LD05 TZG, 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 LD05 TZG registered?

LD05 TZG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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