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AO05 ZGM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,383 mi
Last recorded124,383 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 ZGM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 124,383 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jul 2019 124,383 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 115,874 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 115,870 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 106,851 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

a/c pipe corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2017 106,820 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

a/c pipe corroded

Pass 26 May 2016 89,787 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 82,461 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 82,461 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 76,281 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting insecure but system fully supported

Fail 28 Jul 2014 76,277 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear exhaust mounting insecure but system fully supported

Pass 27 Jun 2013 69,348 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER TREAD 2mm AND SHOULDER WORN

Pass 3 Jul 2012 61,247 miles

air bag light on.

Pass 5 Jul 2011 52,296 miles

Airbag warning light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jun 2010 43,241 miles

REAR WIPER SPLIT. REAR SILENCER BRACKET/STRAP BROKEN.

Pass 30 Jun 2009 36,346 miles

REAR SILENCER BRACKET BROKEN.

Pass 7 Jul 2008 29,791 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 28,800 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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AO05 ZGM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 AO05 ZGM, 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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AO05 ZGM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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