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EF55 ZSL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

100,102 mi
Last recorded100,102 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 ZSL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 100,102 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring view to components

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2014 76,908 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 52,887 miles

Oil leak

Various small shallow cuts on nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 1 Nov 2012 46,442 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear (185/65/15) Tyre starting to perish

slight oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2012 46,442 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear (185/65/15) Tyre starting to perish

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2011 39,123 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 30,755 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 30,686 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 24,449 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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EF55 ZSL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EF55 ZSL, 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 EF55 ZSL registered?

EF55 ZSL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 December 2005.

Is EF55 ZSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF55 ZSL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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