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AV55 ZTS

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

164,976 mi
Last recorded164,976 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 ZTS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 164,976 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside sill slight corroded and dented

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers slight injector noise

Fail 12 Jan 2022 164,976 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside sill slight corroded and dented

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers slight injector noise

Pass 13 Jan 2021 161,244 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides and front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and middle ()

Nearside Rear Outer sill dented

Nearside Rear brake slight sticking and sight imbalance

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 161,244 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides and front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and middle ()

Nearside Rear Outer sill dented

Nearside Rear brake slight sticking and sight imbalance

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 156,595 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 150,836 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 150,820 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 144,600 miles

Front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 8 Dec 2016 135,092 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 125,169 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 113,295 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 102,890 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2012 93,087 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 93,087 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 80,658 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 67,811 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 67,811 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 54,304 miles

rear tyres getting close to limit on edges

Pass 21 Nov 2008 39,443 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 ZTS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 AV55 ZTS, 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 AV55 ZTS registered?

AV55 ZTS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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