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LN05 ZVG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

132,581 mi
Last recorded132,581 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN05 ZVG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 132,581 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear outer sills corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2025 130,064 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 127,611 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2024 127,611 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2023 122,359 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 122,351 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter assembly (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 118,605 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 110,829 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 110,829 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 105,649 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 100,173 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective

Fail 25 Sep 2019 100,160 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective

Pass 27 Sep 2018 93,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 91,927 miles

Nearside front tyre in poor condition

Nearside rear tyre in poor condition

Fail 28 Nov 2017 91,920 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre in poor condition

Nearside rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 29 Nov 2016 90,223 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 86,754 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 83,189 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 78,250 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 68,714 miles

nearside rear tyre side wall perishing

offside rear tyre nail in tred

Fail 25 Jan 2012 59,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside rear tyre cracking

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 25 Jan 2012 59,489 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 28 Jan 2011 51,336 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 42,862 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 36,361 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear sill bent

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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LN05 ZVG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LN05 ZVG, 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 LN05 ZVG registered?

LN05 ZVG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is LN05 ZVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN05 ZVG shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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