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CA05 DZE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

95,970 mi
Last recorded95,970 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 DZE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 95,970 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2021 95,970 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 93,556 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 93,556 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 84,358 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f & n/s/r tyres gettting low on edges 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2018 71,657 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 71,657 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 53,847 miles

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

both rear damper shrouds deteriorated

Pass 20 May 2016 35,979 miles

Offside and nearside rear shock absorber dust covers split

Slight cracking in offside and nearside rear tyre treads

Pass 8 May 2015 33,210 miles

cracking to offside rear tyre tread

Pass 14 May 2014 30,631 miles

cracking to offside front and rear tyre treads

Fail 14 May 2014 30,631 miles

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

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

cracking to offside front and rear tyre treads

Pass 21 May 2013 27,118 miles

Slight cracking in offside rear tyre side wall

Pass 11 May 2012 24,760 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 22,119 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 19,030 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 15,775 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 15,775 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 May 2008 11,542 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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CA05 DZE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol 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 CA05 DZE, 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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CA05 DZE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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