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LF05 ZXO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

128,898 mi
Last recorded128,898 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2019 128,898 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 118,763 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 109,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit feathered on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside has minor split clears windscreen ok at time of test

eml on

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit feathered on inner edge 3/4 above 1.6mm ok at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 109,219 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit feathered on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside has minor split clears windscreen ok at time of test

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

eml on

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit feathered on inner edge 3/4 above 1.6mm ok at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 102,816 miles

Both outer sill showing signs of corrosion under thumb pressure

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust strap corroded / broken exhaust is still secure

Rear suspension showing slight corrosion

Fail 2 Jul 2015 102,816 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both outer sill showing signs of corrosion under thumb pressure

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust strap corroded / broken exhaust is still secure

Rear suspension showing slight corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2014 96,619 miles

EML light on dash

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust back box support band broke

Fail 14 Jul 2014 96,619 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

EML light on dash

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust back box support band broke

Pass 22 May 2013 88,302 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust mounting braket corroded/broken

Fail 22 May 2013 88,302 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust mounting braket corroded/broken

Pass 23 May 2012 77,218 miles

Back box exhaust strap broken but system still secure at this point advise repairing

Oil leak

Rear damper dust cover deterated

Fail 23 May 2012 77,218 miles

Back box exhaust strap broken but system still secure at this point advise repairing

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

Oil leak

Rear damper dust cover deterated

Pass 13 May 2011 66,659 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 66,659 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 May 2010 54,349 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2010 54,309 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 40,685 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 40,685 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 28,458 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 ZXO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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

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