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LV55 ZXL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

152,532 mi
Last recorded152,532 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 ZXL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 152,532 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2022 152,531 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 129,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

centre exhaust box cover broken/corroded

front number plate damaged but readable

oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2021 129,724 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system leaking brake fluid (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

centre exhaust box cover broken/corroded

front number plate damaged but readable

oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2020 117,996 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 111,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 103,538 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 97,795 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 90,093 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 8 Mar 2016 90,093 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front number plate damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2015 82,338 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 74,566 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 74,507 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 66,808 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 66,808 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 56,065 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 56,065 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 52,615 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 48,738 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 42,709 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 42,709 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 42,576 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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LV55 ZXL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LV55 ZXL, 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 LV55 ZXL registered?

LV55 ZXL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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