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DE55 ZBN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

78,963 mi
Last recorded78,963 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 ZBN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 78,963 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 77,513 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 76,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 76,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack fixing bolts ineffective (2.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 74,023 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

rear suspension heavily corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2023 74,017 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear suspension heavily corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2022 71,842 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion on and around floor chassis and suspension components

Pass 18 Mar 2021 70,035 miles

corrosion on and around chassis and sills

Fail 15 Mar 2021 70,035 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.678 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

corrosion on and around chassis and sills

Pass 10 Feb 2020 69,283 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases requires attention (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened requires attention (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened requires attention (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill, requires further inspection (6.2.2 (d) (i))

front wipers smearing slightly

rear axle area corroded

rear shockers corroded

rear wiper worn

Fail 6 Feb 2020 69,283 miles

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

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

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

rear shockers corroded

rear wiper worn

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases requires attention (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill, requires further inspection (6.2.2 (d) (i))

front wipers smearing slightly

rear axle area corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2019 67,567 miles

Upper Front Strut Mtgs Noisey

Fail 28 Jan 2019 67,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Upper Front Strut Mtgs Noisey

Pass 23 Jan 2018 66,329 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 64,114 miles

hole in offside sill

Pass 18 Jan 2016 62,966 miles

Offside Front hole in sill

Pass 27 Jan 2015 60,051 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

hole in front of offside sill

Pass 24 Jan 2014 55,611 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 55,610 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 47,899 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 42,067 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 34,498 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 34,467 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 24,903 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 24,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 16,612 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 16,006 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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DE55 ZBN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 DE55 ZBN, 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 DE55 ZBN registered?

DE55 ZBN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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