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LF05 ZWE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

103,795 mi
Last recorded103,795 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 ZWE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 103,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 103,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 99,408 miles

Fuel tank damp

N/s/f outer sill corroded not within any perscribed areas

Play in the O/s inner rack end

Fail 5 Apr 2016 99,405 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Fuel tank damp

N/s/f outer sill corroded not within any perscribed areas

Play in the O/s inner rack end

Pass 7 Apr 2015 92,588 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 89,232 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 89,232 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 83,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre pereshed

Pass 3 Apr 2013 83,407 miles

offside front tyre pereshed

Pass 15 Mar 2012 76,656 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 76,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 69,954 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 69,954 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 61,066 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 51,878 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 51,878 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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LF05 ZWE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 LF05 ZWE, 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 LF05 ZWE registered?

LF05 ZWE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for LF05 ZWE shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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