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ML05 LKZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,736 mi
Last recorded117,736 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 LKZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 117,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65H15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65H15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 104,346 miles

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

Offside wiper rubber split.

Pass 11 Apr 2014 92,224 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 92,223 miles

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service light is ON

Pass 12 Apr 2013 79,696 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 76,618 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 68,736 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 68,685 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 57,397 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 9 Apr 2009 47,709 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 47,709 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 38,384 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 38,384 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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ML05 LKZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ML05 LKZ, 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 ML05 LKZ registered?

ML05 LKZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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