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LN55 ZNF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

69,770 mi
Last recorded69,770 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN55 ZNF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 69,770 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

both front wiper blades slightly smearing

o/s/rear lense unit deteriorated

o/s/rear tyre perished

Fail 30 Jul 2014 69,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

both front wiper blades slightly smearing

o/s/rear lense unit deteriorated

o/s/rear tyre perished

Pass 2 Aug 2013 64,606 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged been taped up

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear offside lamp lens damaged cracked

Fail 1 Aug 2013 64,606 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged been taped up

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear offside lamp lens damaged cracked

Pass 15 Aug 2012 59,737 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Aug 2012 59,735 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine oil cap missing

Pass 16 Aug 2011 53,566 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 53,564 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 46,623 miles

Engine oil filler cap missing

Engine oil very low - hardly seen on dipstick

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

Front brake disc worn, lipped and scored

NSF tyre outer sidewall badly chipped and big chunk of ply missing

OSR tale lense slightly crack

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2009 36,506 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

oil cap missing

Pass 18 Aug 2008 26,281 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 26,281 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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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LN55 ZNF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LN55 ZNF, 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 LN55 ZNF registered?

LN55 ZNF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 September 2005.

Is LN55 ZNF safe to buy?

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