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CX05 ZYS

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,294 mi
Last recorded113,294 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 ZYS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 113,294 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 106,229 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front wiper rubber torn

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 May 2017 106,218 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail box (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front wiper rubber torn

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 May 2017 106,218 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail box (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front wiper rubber torn

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 May 2016 97,499 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 97,499 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 May 2015 87,560 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 84,671 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 74,549 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 70,496 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 70,496 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 65,775 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 65,775 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 60,483 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 49,376 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 37,015 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 32,224 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 ZYS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZYS, 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 ZYS registered?

CX05 ZYS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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