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DE55 ZBO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,251 mi
Last recorded75,251 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 75,251 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective strap (6.1.2 (a))

Rear no access seats

Fail 7 Dec 2018 75,109 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective strap (6.1.2 (a))

Rear no access seats

Pass 15 Dec 2017 70,775 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

both outer sills at front weak

exhaust rear silencer mounting strap corroded away

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Dec 2017 70,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

both outer sills at front weak

exhaust rear silencer mounting strap corroded away

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Dec 2016 65,173 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 65,091 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 59,789 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 55,331 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 51,146 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust rear silencer mounting bracket corroded away,but exhaust is still secure

steering wheel cover fitted

unable to fully inspect front brake pads

Pass 5 Dec 2012 47,044 miles

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

exhaust rear hanger deteriorated

Fail 23 Nov 2012 46,858 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust rear hanger deteriorated

Pass 11 Nov 2011 43,839 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres perishing

both sides sills weak

Fail 11 Nov 2011 43,835 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres perishing

both sides sills weak

Pass 26 Nov 2010 37,571 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres perrishingv on walls

o/s/f tyre perrishing

wheel trims fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2009 31,741 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/R O/S/F & N/S/R TYRES PERISHED

Pass 4 Dec 2008 25,244 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 ZBO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DE55 ZBO, 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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DE55 ZBO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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