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LF05 ZXH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

156,329 mi
Last recorded156,329 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 ZXH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 156,329 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 156,329 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 141,447 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 141,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 132,837 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured offside and nearside (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 132,760 miles

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

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured offside and nearside (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 117,653 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

fuel tank area damp

Fail 17 Apr 2015 117,603 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

fuel tank area damp

Pass 29 Apr 2014 93,822 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 93,822 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 69,541 miles

Both rear tyres perished & nearside rear om 2mm tread depth

Pass 18 Apr 2012 51,841 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 51,841 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Apr 2011 44,896 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 44,896 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 36,105 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 36,105 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2009 28,701 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 28,701 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 21,432 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 21,432 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 ZXH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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

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