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ML05 LZC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,868 mi
Last recorded103,868 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 LZC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 103,868 miles

near side front tyre worn low on out edge

off side rear tyre low on edges

Fail 12 Jun 2015 103,868 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

near side front tyre worn low on out edge

off side rear tyre low on edges

Pass 14 Mar 2014 89,728 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 89,723 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 76,946 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 65,038 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 65,038 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 60,564 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 51,668 miles

Oil leak

oil filler cap missing

top engine cover insecure

Pass 1 Apr 2009 41,694 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 30,200 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 LZC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LZC, 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 LZC registered?

ML05 LZC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 April 2005.

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