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LR05 ZVB

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

67,029 mi
Last recorded67,029 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 ZVB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 67,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 May 2026 67,018 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 May 2025 60,687 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 60,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 54,166 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 46,632 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 39,128 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 36,256 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 34,297 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 33,137 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 31,762 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 30,142 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 28,372 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 26,627 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 24,797 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 23,244 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 21,513 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 19,303 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 16,291 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 12,820 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 ZVB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LR05 ZVB, 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 ZVB registered?

LR05 ZVB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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