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MM54 LZJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,953 mi
Last recorded166,953 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM54 LZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 166,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Sep 2023 166,946 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Sep 2022 162,576 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive drive shaft area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 162,576 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive drive shaft area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 157,720 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 157,717 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 153,475 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside door hinge worn

fuel cap cover missing

Fail 3 Sep 2020 153,475 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside door hinge worn

fuel cap cover missing

Pass 31 May 2019 148,177 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 May 2019 148,137 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2018 143,512 miles

Nearside Front slight play in steering arm

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 May 2018 143,512 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front slight play in steering arm

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jun 2017 134,333 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn bald on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 121,766 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wiper split but clearing screen.

Offside Front wiper split but clearing screen

Fail 29 Jun 2016 121,766 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Front 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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wiper split but clearing screen.

Offside Front wiper split but clearing screen

Pass 3 Jul 2015 109,251 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 95,812 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 82,389 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 70,355 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 58,254 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 58,254 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 47,188 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 36,008 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 27,053 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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MM54 LZJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MM54 LZJ, 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 MM54 LZJ registered?

MM54 LZJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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