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CEZ 6768

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

227,841 mi
Last recorded227,841 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCEZ 6768
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 227,841 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 227,841 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 227,229 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 227,030 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Apr 2017 227,030 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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

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

Engine management light on

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Feb 2016 226,250 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

at least 1 light source at the rear upper stop lamp shows deterioration.

lower engine/gearbox areas show major oil/fluid contamination.

major oil leak.

nail at the near side front tyre tread.

nail at the near side rear tyre tread.

near side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

off side front outer constant velocity joint gaiter perished/cracked.

rear suspension sits close to the off and near side rear suspension bump stops.

suspect that various tyres are underinflated.

various power assisted steering components show major oil/fluid contamination.

Fail 1 Feb 2016 226,250 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

at least 1 light source at the rear upper stop lamp shows deterioration.

lower engine/gearbox areas show major oil/fluid contamination.

major oil leak.

nail at the near side front tyre tread.

nail at the near side rear tyre tread.

near side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

off side front outer constant velocity joint gaiter perished/cracked.

rear suspension sits close to the off and near side rear suspension bump stops.

suspect that various tyres are underinflated.

various power assisted steering components show major oil/fluid contamination.

Pass 26 Jan 2015 206,080 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 187,180 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

Fail 18 Feb 2014 187,180 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

Pass 11 Feb 2013 164,953 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

at least 1 light source at the rear upper stop lamp is inoperative.

odd speed rtaed tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

off and near side front position lamps show a slight tinge of blue light.

off side rear registration plate lamp shows a slight tinge of blue light.

rear service brakes show increase/decrease imbalance.

Pass 22 Feb 2012 141,252 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 113,849 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 113,849 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 88,007 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 57,862 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2009 57,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 21,155 miles

Offside front bottom ball joint rubber split.

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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CEZ 6768 is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CEZ 6768, 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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CEZ 6768 is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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