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AE05 ZFB

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,201 mi
Last recorded110,201 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 ZFB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 110,201 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Nov 2014 110,201 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 58,112 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 77,461 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 77,461 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 67,739 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 67,739 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 57,897 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 57,896 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 49,465 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 42,451 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 40,355 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

unable to check inner brake pads

wiper blades poor

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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AE05 ZFB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AE05 ZFB, 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 AE05 ZFB registered?

AE05 ZFB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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