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CX05 ZYM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,024 mi
Last recorded126,024 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 ZYM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 126,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 120,705 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 113,012 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 113,012 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2017 100,695 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 100,694 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 92,667 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 92,663 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 84,871 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 77,683 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 77,683 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 70,804 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Mar 2013 70,804 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Mar 2012 62,916 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust mounting bracket broken, yet system still adequately supported.

Fail 17 Mar 2012 62,916 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust mounting bracket broken, yet system still adequately supported.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 59,478 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Oct 2010 51,713 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 47,098 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 38,597 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 29,690 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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CX05 ZYM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 ZYM, 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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CX05 ZYM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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