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DE55 ZBX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

194,973 mi
Last recorded194,973 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 ZBX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 194,973 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

outer sill corroded not thought to be structural

Pass 25 Oct 2021 191,852 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 189,888 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 186,942 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 184,507 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 181,850 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 174,551 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 174,551 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking filter housing (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 166,884 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 152,175 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 115,374 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

rear silencer hanger deteriorated slightly

Pass 17 Nov 2011 110,903 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 110,903 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 12 Nov 2010 108,349 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 108,349 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2009 84,127 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 84,127 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 46,310 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 ZBX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 ZBX, 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 ZBX registered?

DE55 ZBX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is DE55 ZBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE55 ZBX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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