MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
373,736 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear some wear and play to radius arm bearing
Nearside park brake reading low
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear some wear and play to radius arm bearing
Nearside park brake reading low
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
EML illuminated
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear play and wear to radius arm bearing
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
reverse lights not working
Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Lower engine mount is worn
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bearing is worn slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
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))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all 3 rear seats ()
Lower engine mount is worn
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bearing worn slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.42 mm remaining in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Radius arm bearing has slight play
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.42 mm remaining in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Radius arm bearing has slight play
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.78 mm remaining in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.99 mm remaining in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
slight play in offside front anti roll bar link ,advise renewing
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
slight play in offside front anti roll bar link ,advise renewing
Corrosion to exhaust system
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre has object in tread. Possible puncture
Offside Poor beam image headlamp
Oil leak engine
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Corrosion to exhaust system
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre has object in tread. Possible puncture
Offside Poor beam image headlamp
Oil leak engine
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise tracking check due to tyre wear on front tyre
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
clutch pedal rubber missing
damage to n/s center chassis rail
high level tread on o/s/f tyre bald
oil filler cap missing
small splits in o/s/f tyre tread
tow bar wiring loom has been cut and left hanging
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
clutch pedal rubber missing
damage to n/s center chassis rail
high level tread on o/s/f tyre bald
oil filler cap missing
small splits in o/s/f tyre tread
tow bar wiring loom has been cut and left hanging
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear exhaust mounting rusty.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake pads getting low.
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LF05 ZYB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 ZYB, 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 ZYB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 March 2005.
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