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LR05 ZBW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

50,491 mi
Last recorded50,491 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 ZBW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 50,491 miles

nearside rear seat removed from vehicle

Fail 25 Jan 2021 50,448 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 43,018 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 43,009 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Wheel cylinder union (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear tyre inner side wall severely damaged

Fail 7 May 2019 42,908 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 41,224 miles

near side mirror missing

Fail 9 May 2018 41,224 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side mirror missing

Pass 10 May 2017 39,132 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 38,356 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Fail 9 May 2016 38,356 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

oil leak

Pass 12 May 2015 37,222 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 35,793 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 35,793 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 May 2013 34,666 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 33,395 miles

near side mirror missing

Fail 9 May 2011 31,296 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2011 31,296 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 28,148 miles

Offside front and both rear tyres starting to crack up around sidewalls

Pass 14 May 2009 24,967 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 20,959 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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LR05 ZBW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LR05 ZBW, 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 LR05 ZBW registered?

LR05 ZBW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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