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LL05 DXZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

132,799 mi
Last recorded132,799 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL05 DXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 132,799 miles

NS&OS headlamp lens slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS&OS worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 126,961 miles

Headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS&OS (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned NS&OS (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 122,879 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 122,879 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 116,838 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 116,636 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 109,049 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges devoid and perished and splitting. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 109,030 miles

Emissions not tested Filled workshop with thick black smoke. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges devoid and perished and splitting. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 102,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 94,445 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 94,252 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 85,773 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 85,747 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 76,453 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 66,359 miles

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted

Fail 6 Aug 2013 66,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted

rear brake application noisey

Pass 6 Aug 2012 57,000 miles

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted

Pass 3 Aug 2011 47,926 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2011 47,926 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 39,683 miles

Brake fluid is cloudy.

Rear wiper blade split.

Slight PAS fluid leak from hose to pipe union behind rad.

Tinted film on windscreen removed during test by cutomer.

Pass 10 Aug 2009 31,721 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 21,832 miles

advise brake inspection....

front brake discs lipped....

front inner brake pads appear low, outers not visable....

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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LL05 DXZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LL05 DXZ, 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 LL05 DXZ registered?

LL05 DXZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 August 2005.

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