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EA05 ZSX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,263 mi
Last recorded104,263 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 ZSX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 104,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 100,394 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 100,394 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade worn

Pass 4 Mar 2017 95,201 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 95,201 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 89,543 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 82,377 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 82,377 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 73,706 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Mar 2013 65,271 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2013 65,271 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2012 58,028 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 50,023 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 41,432 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 32,088 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 22,474 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 ZSX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EA05 ZSX, 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 ZSX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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