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MF55 LZW

2005 Citroen Xsara

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

125,845 mi
Last recorded125,845 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 LZW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 125,845 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 125,845 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 119,627 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 119,627 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 115,621 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats ()

Pass 26 Sep 2019 111,802 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 x ()

Fail 26 Sep 2019 111,802 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 x ()

Pass 8 Oct 2018 107,241 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 103,042 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 98,568 miles

o/s and n/s front tyre worn on edges

o/s and n/s rear tyre low on tread pass due to tread pattern

Pass 7 Sep 2015 85,415 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 78,700 miles

o/s front fog light glass damaged

Fail 19 Nov 2014 78,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s front fog light glass damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2013 68,327 miles

o/s front fog light glass damaged

Fail 20 Nov 2013 68,327 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s front fog light glass damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2012 54,722 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 54,722 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 43,108 miles

n/s front tyre low on tread worn on edges

o/s rear tyre low on tread out of shape and perished

Fail 26 Aug 2011 43,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

n/s front tyre low on tread worn on edges

o/s rear tyre low on tread out of shape and perished

Pass 3 Sep 2010 34,865 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 7 Sep 2009 27,497 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyre perished

Fail 7 Sep 2009 27,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front and rear tyres perished

o/s front tyre on legal limit

Pass 8 Sep 2008 20,328 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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MF55 LZW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MF55 LZW, 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 MF55 LZW registered?

MF55 LZW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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