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LD55 MTZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

59,812 mi
Last recorded59,812 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 MTZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 59,812 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside lower inner rear facing bush(s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 May 2025 58,559 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 May 2024 56,757 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage on top of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 May 2024 56,757 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage on top of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 55,213 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 53,898 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 52,838 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 50,570 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 49,944 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 48,041 miles

REAR EXHAUST STRAP CORRODED

REAR WIPER BLADE WORN

Fail 10 Feb 2017 48,037 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed SIDE WALL (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed SIDE WALL (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

CLUTCH PEDAL ANTI SLIP PAD MISSING

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER WORN ( JUST LEGAL )

REAR EXHAUST STRAP CORRODED

REAR WIPER BLADE WORN

Pass 11 Jan 2016 45,901 miles

Spare tyre is bald and has cords showing

Fail 31 Dec 2015 45,890 miles

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

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

Spare tyre is bald and has cords showing

Pass 27 Mar 2015 43,105 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 43,105 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 38,853 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 34,967 miles

both rear tyres cracking outerside wall

Fail 28 Mar 2012 30,406 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 30,406 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 26,409 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 22,052 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 16,447 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 14,569 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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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LD55 MTZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LD55 MTZ, 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 LD55 MTZ registered?

LD55 MTZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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The MOT history for LD55 MTZ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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