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EA05 ZTO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,765 mi
Last recorded74,765 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 ZTO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 74,765 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 74,754 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 68,432 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 61,831 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 55,130 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Apr 2012 47,474 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 39,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 34,403 miles

child seats fitted in n/s/f seat and centre rear. unable to carry out full inspection of seat belt.

nearside front tyre outer edge low

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 19 Apr 2010 43,259 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

child seats fitted in n/s/f seat and centre rear. unable to carry out full inspection of seat belt.

nearside front tyre outer edge low

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 17 Apr 2009 28,869 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 23,124 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 ZTO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EA05 ZTO, 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 EA05 ZTO registered?

EA05 ZTO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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