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LG05 ZNL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,466 mi
Last recorded115,466 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 ZNL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 115,466 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front headlamp adjuster in headlamps worn

Offside Rear tyre wearing close to indicators and deteriorating

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

rear exhaust bracket broken due to rust. part of exhaust

spare wheel worn

tailgate handle insecure

Fail 9 May 2017 115,466 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front headlamp adjuster in headlamps worn

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing close to indicators and deteriorating

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear exhaust bracket broken due to rust. part of exhaust

spare wheel worn

tailgate handle insecure

Pass 3 May 2016 103,325 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorating

rear exhaust box bracket deteriorated

Fail 3 May 2016 103,235 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorating

rear exhaust box bracket deteriorated

Pass 13 Apr 2015 91,632 miles

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

Rear exhaustbox bracket deteriorated but exhaust system is adequetly supported

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Apr 2015 91,632 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Rear exhaustbox bracket deteriorated but exhaust system is adequetly supported

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2014 83,484 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust mount bracket broken

Pass 17 Oct 2012 75,109 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid getting low

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken but exhaust still supported

rear wiper blade dameged

Fail 16 Oct 2012 75,109 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid getting low

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken but exhaust still supported

rear wiper blade dameged

Pass 18 Apr 2011 61,890 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

front brake discs badly worn

Fail 15 Apr 2011 61,890 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

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

front brake discs badly worn

Pass 5 Aug 2009 44,588 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 5 Aug 2009 44,588 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 3 Jul 2008 31,169 miles

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

both reg plates perishing

damage to n\s\f wing

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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LG05 ZNL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LG05 ZNL, 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 LG05 ZNL registered?

LG05 ZNL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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