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CA05 ZBD

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,156 mi
Last recorded147,156 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 ZBD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 147,156 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 147,156 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 124,124 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 102,465 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 102,465 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 84,950 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 77,283 miles

front exhaust bracket corroded away

tyres starting to wear edges

Pass 26 Sep 2012 69,877 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 61,580 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 51,293 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 37,946 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 23,918 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 ZBD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZBD, 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 CA05 ZBD registered?

CA05 ZBD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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The MOT history for CA05 ZBD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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