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CA05 PZG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,229 mi
Last recorded110,229 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 PZG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 110,229 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 94,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Rear axle,torsion bar and suspension components corroded not excessive

Pass 21 Oct 2021

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear axle and torsion bar corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2021

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear axle and torsion bar corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2020 65,564 miles

Front tyre at n/s wearing on inner edge

Rear tyre at o/s wearing on outer edge

Fail 26 Oct 2020 65,564 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front tyre at n/s wearing on inner edge

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

Rear tyre at o/s wearing on outer edge

Pass 5 Jul 2019 49,607 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV boot wet with grease

Nearside Front Track rod end dust cover cracking

Offside Rear Outer sill damaged slightly

Rear brakes slightly out of balance on rbt

Fail 25 Jun 2019 49,301 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill section mid (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In between tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer CV boot wet with grease

Nearside Front Track rod end dust cover cracking

Offside Rear Outer sill damaged slightly

Rear brakes slightly out of balance on rbt

Pass 6 Jul 2018 37,445 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 36,752 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 35,976 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 34,024 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 32,685 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 32,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyres perishing

Pass 27 Jul 2012 30,911 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 30,911 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 29,943 miles

both rear tyres tread starting to crack

fuel filler neck pipe perished

Fail 3 Aug 2011 29,943 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear tyres tread starting to crack

fuel filler neck pipe perished

Pass 5 May 2010 27,857 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 24,691 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 19,171 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 PZG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 PZG, 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 PZG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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