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DN05 TZL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,827 mi
Last recorded91,827 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 TZL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 May 2018 91,827 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Passenger's seat insecure centre (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2017 88,089 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 88,089 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Wipers not tested (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2016 84,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 20 May 2015 80,903 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2015 80,903 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 76,392 miles

corrosion to exhaust & some suspension components

damage to ns sill

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2013 67,746 miles

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

Pass 3 Jul 2012 55,625 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2012 55,625 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2011 43,957 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 4 Jul 2011 43,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs worn

Pass 7 Jul 2010 33,423 miles

fluid leak at radiator area

front brake discs worn & lipped & pads getting low

Pass 29 Jul 2009 26,660 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 17,475 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 17,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DN05 TZL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DN05 TZL, 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 DN05 TZL registered?

DN05 TZL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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