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LX55 ZYM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,584 mi
Last recorded75,584 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 ZYM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 75,584 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

sml oil leak possible rocker cover gasket

Fail 29 Apr 2017 75,532 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt +play in ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

sml oil leak possible rocker cover gasket

Pass 22 Dec 2015 70,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

child seat fitted at nearside rear

Fail 22 Dec 2015 70,373 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

child seat fitted at nearside rear

Pass 12 Nov 2014 65,764 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 65,763 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 60,447 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 55,972 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 51,015 miles

damaged/cut on sidewall of offside rear tyre.

offside outer sill damaged.

Fail 29 Nov 2011 51,015 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

damaged/cut on sidewall of offside rear tyre.

offside outer sill damaged.

Pass 2 Nov 2010 45,580 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 45,580 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 39,750 miles

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

emmision test recording little bit high servicing need in the future

Pass 3 Nov 2008 35,582 miles

front brake discs scored

Fail 3 Nov 2008 35,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs scored

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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LX55 ZYM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LX55 ZYM, 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 LX55 ZYM registered?

LX55 ZYM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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