MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,549 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
spare wheel missing + carrier loose
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
spare wheel missing + carrier loose
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
fuel tank wet wirh diesel no leaks visable on day of mot inspection
spare wheel missing from under side + spare wheel carrier loose
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
fuel tank wet wirh diesel no leaks visable on day of mot inspection
spare wheel missing from under side + spare wheel carrier loose
both rear tyre outer sidewalls are heavily cracked. recommend renewal
damage evident to n/s door mirror
exhaust back box mounting strap heavily corroded. recommend renewal
unable to fully inspect front brake pads
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
unable to view front brakes to check pad wear
both rear tyre outer sidewalls are heavily cracked
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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CX05 ZCE 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 61.1%.
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 CX05 ZCE, 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 ZCE registered?
CX05 ZCE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 March 2005.
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