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CA05 ZHX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

69,744 mi
Last recorded69,744 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 ZHX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 69,744 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre heavily worn on inner and outer edges

both rear tyres heavily cracked and perished

Fail 12 Jun 2026 69,744 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre heavily worn on inner and outer edges

both rear tyres heavily cracked and perished

Pass 2 Jun 2025 64,748 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 63,153 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 61,229 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 59,085 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 57,124 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 54,487 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2020 54,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 52,013 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 49,408 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 46,488 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 46,488 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 44,065 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 41,660 miles

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

small crackes on n/s/r outer tyre wall

Pass 13 Jun 2014 39,651 miles

nsr tyre is cracking

Pass 20 May 2013 36,734 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 36,734 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2012 33,837 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 31,423 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 28,639 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 25,563 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 25,563 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 23,382 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 ZHX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 ZHX, 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 ZHX registered?

CA05 ZHX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 July 2005.

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