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CX05 ZYW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

88,356 mi
Last recorded88,356 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 ZYW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 88,356 miles

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

Offside Front outer sill corroded not load bearing

Fail 21 Apr 2017 88,276 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting bracket corroded from system (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper 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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front outer sill corroded not load bearing

Pass 19 Apr 2016 80,905 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F & O/S/F (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded N/S/F & O/S/F (2.4.C.1b)

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 80,776 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint N/S/F & O/S/F (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F & O/S/F (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded N/S/F & O/S/F (2.4.C.1b)

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 77,540 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 77,539 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 71,559 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

clutch pedal rubber missing

middle pipe mount broken off but exhaust secure

n/s sill area corroded but not in perscibed area of seat belt mountings or main load bearing points

o/s/r bump stop perished

Fail 15 Apr 2014 71,559 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

clutch pedal rubber missing

middle pipe mount broken off but exhaust secure

n/s sill area corroded but not in perscibed area of seat belt mountings or main load bearing points

o/s/r bump stop perished

Pass 23 Apr 2013 64,393 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/f tyre outer edge thread 1.6mm

Fail 23 Apr 2013 64,390 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/f tyre outer edge thread 1.6mm

Pass 16 Apr 2012 56,630 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

osr bump stop deteriorating

Fail 16 Apr 2012 56,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

osr bump stop deteriorating

Pass 12 Apr 2011 48,460 miles

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear wiper split

Pass 21 Apr 2010 41,230 miles

accident damage both n/s/rear and n/s/front doors and quarter panel area

both n/s/rear and o/s/rear lens units slight damage

clutch pedal anti/slip rubber missing

fuel filler cap door missing

o/s/front plastic wheel arch liner damaged and insecure

rear bumper damaged

rear wiper blade split

Pass 6 Apr 2009 34,753 miles

rear wiper blade split

both front plastic wheel arch liners damaged

both rear light units lens damaged

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

damage to n/s/front and n/s/rear doors and quarter panel

o/s/rear bumper damaged

Fail 6 Apr 2009 34,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front plastic wheel arch liners damaged

both rear light units lens damaged

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

damage to n/s/front and n/s/rear doors and quarter panel

o/s/rear bumper damaged

o/s/rear tyre outer sidewall slightly perished

rear wiper blade split

Pass 24 Apr 2008 25,871 miles

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

o/s/front inner plastic wheel arch loose

o/s/front tyre wearing on both edges

o/s/rear bumper corner damaged

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 ZYW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ZYW, 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 ZYW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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