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CX05 ZBY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,396 mi
Last recorded91,396 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 ZBY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2013 91,396 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 91,396 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 89,390 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes cracking but not resulting in excess movement

power steering pipes to rack slightly damp

rear exhaust hanger clamp corroded and split on one side but not likely to fall today

Pass 23 Feb 2012 84,372 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 84,370 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 79,411 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

electric cooling fan noisey

n/s/r tyre on legal limit and starting to crack and parish

o/s/f tyre approching wear markers

o/s/r tyre on legal limit and starting to crack and parish

Pass 15 Feb 2010 74,283 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 68,804 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 62,464 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 62,464 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

anti slip cover not fitted to clutch pedal

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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CX05 ZBY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CX05 ZBY, 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 CX05 ZBY registered?

CX05 ZBY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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