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AY55 ZCF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,051 mi
Last recorded179,051 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 ZCF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 179,051 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 166,788 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 152,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 137,810 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 137,805 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 111,707 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 94,618 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 81,892 miles

rear child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Oct 2010 81,892 miles

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

rear child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Sep 2009 69,961 miles

front tyres low tread, n/s/front tyre outer sidewall poor condition.

n/s/rear tyre on legal limit, o/s/rear tyre low tread. 185/65hr15

Fail 29 Sep 2009 69,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres low tread, n/s/front tyre outer sidewall poor condition.

n/s/rear tyre on legal limit, o/s/rear tyre low tread. 185/65hr15

Pass 4 Sep 2008 58,612 miles

front brake discs/pads wearing thin

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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AY55 ZCF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AY55 ZCF, 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 AY55 ZCF registered?

AY55 ZCF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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