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AE55 ZRA

2006 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,415 mi
Last recorded60,415 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 2006 Citroen Xsara68,204 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 ZRA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2012 60,415 miles

offside front tyre worn inside edge

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 11 May 2012 60,341 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre worn inside edge

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 11 Apr 2011 43,246 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 9 Apr 2011 43,245 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 4 Feb 2010 35,207 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 35,207 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 26,833 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Jan 2009 26,833 miles

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AE55 ZRA is a 2006 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2006 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 68,204 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 AE55 ZRA, 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 20 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE55 ZRA registered?

AE55 ZRA is a 2006 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 January 2006.

Is AE55 ZRA safe to buy?

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