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DA05 ZFT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

135,003 mi
Last recorded135,003 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 ZFT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 135,003 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 134,985 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam sidelight (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 127,600 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 117,722 miles

both front tyres worn badly on tread edges but within legal limits

n/s rear tyre worn close to limit

o/s front and both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2019 117,722 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn badly on tread edges but within legal limits

n/s rear tyre worn close to limit

o/s front and both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2018 107,436 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 107,436 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 97,443 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017 97,443 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 89,049 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 89,049 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

exhaust corroded

slight play in offside and nearside front role bar links

Pass 9 Jul 2015 79,916 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jul 2015

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 71,828 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 71,828 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 61,348 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 61,348 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyres cracking N/S/F tyre cracking

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 51,932 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 51,932 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 42,751 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 5 Jul 2010 34,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 34,559 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 27,349 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 19,440 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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DA05 ZFT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DA05 ZFT, 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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DA05 ZFT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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