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LD05 ZDU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

71,422 mi
Last recorded71,422 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 ZDU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 71,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

n/s/r sill damaged

reverse lamps not working

Fail 11 Nov 2025 71,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

n/s/r sill damaged

reverse lamps not working

Pass 8 Nov 2024 70,891 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

n/s/r sill damaged

reverse lamp not working

Pass 15 Nov 2023 70,206 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

reverse lamps not working

Fail 24 Oct 2023 70,170 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 69,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged

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

reverse light not working

Fail 19 Oct 2022 69,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged

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

reverse light not working

Central Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 69,115 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise to be replaced asap (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer sill has damage

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise to be replaced asap (5.2.3 (e))

reverse light not working

Fail 15 Oct 2021 69,115 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise to be replaced asap (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer sill has damage

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise to be replaced asap (5.2.3 (e))

reverse light not working

Pass 12 Oct 2020 68,289 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 66,838 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 65,319 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 62,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 60,003 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

parts of exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 15 Sep 2016 60,003 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

offside rear tyre cracked & has a nail in it

parts of exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 19 Sep 2015 57,238 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 57,238 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 57,238 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 54,190 miles

Advise n/side front, & o/side rear, tyres are cracking, on the side walls.

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 50,281 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 45,947 miles

offside front tyre worn

Pass 9 Sep 2011 42,664 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 39,096 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 39,096 miles

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

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

front disc worn.

Fail 22 Apr 2008 28,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 28,245 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 ZDU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZDU, 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 ZDU registered?

LD05 ZDU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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