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AU05 TZF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

121,459 mi
Last recorded121,459 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 TZF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2020 121,459 miles

Nearside Front 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))

both outter sill corrored

Pass 29 Jan 2019 114,078 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion around spring mounting area (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 114,078 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion around spring mounting area (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 106,124 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2018 106,124 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 97,468 miles

both front suspension struts rusty and near side rear tyre close to limet

off side outter sill rusty

Fail 29 Dec 2016 97,468 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

both front suspension struts rusty and near side rear tyre close to limet

off side outter sill rusty

Pass 6 Jan 2016 90,254 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 90,254 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 84,762 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 84,762 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 80,429 miles

nearside outer sill rusty and holed

nearside rear brake hose bracket rusty

Pass 15 Jan 2013 74,989 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 67,731 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 61,083 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 53,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 53,761 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 45,917 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 39,806 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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AU05 TZF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AU05 TZF, 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 AU05 TZF registered?

AU05 TZF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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