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LM05 HZX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

94,307 mi
Last recorded94,307 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 HZX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 94,307 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2026 94,308 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 87,367 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 87,367 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 86,104 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 85,920 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 85,389 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 84,549 miles

front brake pads over half worn

Fail 12 Apr 2021 84,548 miles

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

front brake pads over half worn

Pass 26 Mar 2020 83,553 miles

front brake discs showing signs of wear

front brake pads around half worn.

nearside and offside rear shock gaiters missing.

Fail 26 Mar 2020 83,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake pad spring not correctly located in caliper

front brake discs showing signs of wear

front brake pads around half worn.

heat shield above center exhaust insecure

nearside and offside rear shock gaiters missing.

Pass 2 Apr 2019 81,417 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 77,992 miles

front brake pads around half worn.

rear shock absorber gaiters missing.

Fail 27 Mar 2018 77,977 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

front brake pads around half worn.

rear shock absorber gaiters missing.

Pass 12 Apr 2017 73,187 miles

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge 185/65/15 Michelin

Offside Rear tyre perished

Offside rear shock dust cover missing

Pass 1 Apr 2016 69,133 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 69,133 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 64,481 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 59,876 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 59,833 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 57,042 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 50,180 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 41,831 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 33,867 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 24,844 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 14,919 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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LM05 HZX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LM05 HZX, 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 LM05 HZX registered?

LM05 HZX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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