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AV55 ZSY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

189,837 mi
Last recorded189,837 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 ZSY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 189,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear seat not fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2020 164,583 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 160,399 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside front tyre wearing slightly outer edge

Fail 22 Mar 2019 160,276 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin injectors leaking combustion gases (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside front tyre wearing slightly outer edge

Pass 28 Mar 2018 151,526 miles

2/ slight play in steering rack on o/s

Fail 27 Mar 2018 151,495 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

1/ o/s front tyre worn on edges not to cords at time of test

2/ slight play in steering rack on o/s

Pass 5 Apr 2017 141,831 miles

1. Rear brake discs starting to corrode. 2. Front brake pads wearing low. 3. Slight wear in offside of steering rack.

4. Both rear tyres wearing low on inside edges and have cuts in, not to cords at time of test. 5. Hand brake travel on limit.

Fail 29 Mar 2017 141,642 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at front (2.4.A.3)

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

1. Rear brake discs starting to corrode. 2. Front brake pads wearing low. 3. Slight wear in offside of steering rack.

4. Both rear tyres wearing low on inside edges and have cuts in, not to cords at time of test. 5. Hand brake travel on limit.

Pass 29 Mar 2016 131,060 miles

1. Nearside rear tyre near legal limits. 2. Both wiper blades becoming perished.

Pass 28 Nov 2014 117,305 miles

as per failure

Fail 24 Nov 2014 117,217 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

1.slight wear in o/s steering rack 2.n/s/r tyre wearing low on inside edge 3.hand brake travel close to limit

Pass 28 Nov 2013 106,664 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 94,960 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 94,951 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 82,147 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 82,147 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 69,945 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 57,442 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 44,270 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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AV55 ZSY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,560cc 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 AV55 ZSY, 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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AV55 ZSY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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