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77,797 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
n/s/f coil spring catching body when turning
o/s/f head lamp image reduced output
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
n/s/f coil spring catching body when turning
o/s/f head lamp image reduced output
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Front Tyre rubber deteriorated and split but not deep enough to reach the cords
Offside Rear Tyre rubber deteriorated and split but not deep enough to reach the cords
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre rubber deteriorated and split deep enough to reach the cords (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre rubber deteriorated and split but not deep enough to reach the cords
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre rubber deteriorated and split but not deep enough to reach the cords
Nearside rear tyre rubber deteriorated and split but not deep enough to reach the cords
Offside rear tyre rubber deteriorated and split but not deep enough to reach the cords
Rear exhaust mounting broken, but exhaust is still adequatly suported
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear tyre rubber deteriorated and split but not deep enough to reach the cords
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside rear tyre rubber deteriorated and split but not deep enough to reach the cords
Rear exhaust mounting broken, but exhaust is still adequatly suported
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
nearside rear tyre rubber deteriorated and split but not deep enough to reach the cords
offside rear tyre rubber deteriorated and split but not deep enough to reach the cords
rear exhaust mounting strap corroded and broken, but exhaust is still adequately supported.
7 pin trailer socket not working as intended
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
trailer socket insecure, this is a fail but no failure text on VTS at time of test
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
7 pin trailer socket not working as intended
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
trailer socket insecure, this is a fail but no failure text on VTS at time of test
rear exhaust mounting strap on exhaust box corroded and broken but exhaust is still adequately supported
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
centre rear seat folded down, seat belt for this seat does not require checking at time of test
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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MJ05 LZS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 MJ05 LZS, 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 MJ05 LZS registered?
MJ05 LZS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 May 2005.
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