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LD05 ZDW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

81,848 mi
Last recorded81,848 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 ZDW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2013 81,848 miles

oil leak from engine

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2013 81,848 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

oil leak from engine

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2012 73,912 miles

near side front bumper cracked

oil leak from engine

rear exhaust bracket rusty

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

airbag light on dashboard

Pass 1 Dec 2011 62,890 miles

AIRBAG LIGHT ON

BRAKE PEDAL CREEPS DOWN BUT DOES NOT TOUCH THE FLOOR

ENGINE HAS A MISFIRE

NEARSIDE REAR AXLE BEARING HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 62,890 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

AIRBAG LIGHT ON

BRAKE PEDAL CREEPS DOWN BUT DOES NOT TOUCH THE FLOOR

ENGINE HAS A MISFIRE

NEARSIDE REAR AXLE BEARING HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 41,572 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edge

front bumper damaged

Fail 4 Dec 2009 41,572 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn on outer edge

front bumper damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2008 27,556 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 27,556 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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LD05 ZDW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ZDW, 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 ZDW registered?

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

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