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DY05 ZVM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

134,239 mi
Last recorded134,239 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 ZVM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 134,239 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2020 134,239 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill 2 sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn go 2mm & BADLY WORN On Inner & Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 101,925 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2018 101,925 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 74,340 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 70,518 miles

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 67,824 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 67,824 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 63,386 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to crack.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre has worn heavily on edges.

Offside rear tyre has worn on edges.

Rear exhaust hanger has corroded away.

Pass 21 Feb 2014 60,568 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 22 Feb 2013 58,579 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Edges of both nearside tyres wearing low.

Pass 21 Feb 2012 55,878 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 53,810 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 47,510 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 40,014 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 32,920 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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DY05 ZVM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 DY05 ZVM, 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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DY05 ZVM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 May 2005.

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