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EA05 ZSV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,769 mi
Last recorded99,769 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 ZSV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 99,769 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 99,765 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65r15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65r15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65r15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2019 92,442 miles

Boot lid catch deteriorated but can be opened and closed

Front exhaust heat shields deteriorated but supported

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 92,442 miles

Boot lid catch deteriorated but can be opened and closed

Front exhaust heat shields deteriorated but supported

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 86,931 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner from rear view mirror ()

Offside Rear tyre perishing in tread area (dot code 5209) 185/65r15

Oil leak on front of engine ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

engine management light on

Fail 26 Mar 2018 86,777 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip / cracked (8.3.1d)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner from rear view mirror ()

Offside Rear tyre perishing in tread area (dot code 5209) 185/65r15

Oil leak on front of engine ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

engine management light on

Pass 23 Mar 2017 80,639 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front 2 tyres worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 80,638 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front 2 tyres worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 74,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 74,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 67,386 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside rear outer sill dented

Fail 10 Jan 2015 67,345 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside rear outer sill dented

Pass 17 Jan 2014 65,148 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 62,940 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 62,940 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 May 2011 59,741 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 58,876 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2010 58,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 48,451 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 38,110 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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EA05 ZSV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EA05 ZSV, 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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EA05 ZSV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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