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LD55 PZC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

106,944 mi
Last recorded106,944 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 PZC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 106,944 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 86,419 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 86,419 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 86,089 miles

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top strut bearing rough on rotation nearside and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 86,079 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top strut bearing rough on rotation nearside and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 83,027 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 80,668 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 80,668 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of the front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of the front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 76,608 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rears and front to rears. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both outer sills starting to corrode.

oil leaks.

Fail 6 Oct 2016 76,608 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rears and front to rears. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both outer sills starting to corrode.

oil leaks.

Pass 8 Oct 2015 71,839 miles

Exhaust manifold heat shield insecure

Front brake disc inner surfaces badly corroded

Front outer sills showing signs of corrosion

General oil leak

Slight noise offside front wheel bearing

Fail 8 Oct 2015 71,839 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust manifold heat shield insecure

Front brake disc inner surfaces badly corroded

Front outer sills showing signs of corrosion

General oil leak

Slight noise offside front wheel bearing

Pass 16 Oct 2014 67,955 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 67,955 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 58,891 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 58,891 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 52,245 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 52,245 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 47,518 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s rear brake discs slightly corrodied.

Pass 4 Oct 2010 41,743 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 41,742 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 35,719 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Oct 2008 25,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 PZC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LD55 PZC, 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 PZC registered?

LD55 PZC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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