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CX05 ZYV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,773 mi
Last recorded131,773 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 131,773 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 131,773 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 121,509 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Spring base plate closer to tyre than near side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2022 121,509 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Spring base plate closer to tyre than near side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 117,069 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

unde body corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2020 114,293 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 109,336 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 101,467 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 94,467 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 86,115 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 86,112 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 82,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

engine diesel injector leaking

exhaust rear silencer mounts corroded but still secure

Pass 3 Feb 2015 82,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine diesel injector leaking

exhaust rear silencer mounts corroded but still secure

Pass 6 Feb 2014 74,950 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 65,744 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 56,470 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 48,529 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 39,759 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s rear tyre cracking

rear exhaust mountong rusty

Pass 13 Feb 2009 30,108 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 20,802 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 ZYV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZYV, 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 ZYV registered?

CX05 ZYV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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