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LF05 ZWL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,896 mi
Last recorded130,896 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 130,896 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 122,337 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 31 Mar 2015 115,142 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 103,197 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Mar 2014 103,197 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Mar 2013 95,305 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 85,630 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 73,271 miles

Centre rear seat not fitted not allowing a full inspection of the adult seat belt

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 73,271 miles

Centre rear seat not fitted not allowing a full inspection of the adult seat belt

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 58,244 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 58,233 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 45,320 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2008 35,579 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 35,579 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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LF05 ZWL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LF05 ZWL, 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 ZWL registered?

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

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The MOT history for LF05 ZWL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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