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ExpiredMileage
113,790 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively power steering leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box and hanger (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust mounting defective rear section (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front suspect brake pads wearing low
Front windscreen wipers smearing
Offside Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misted; becoming excessive (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front tyre worn inner edge
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside outer sill shows weakness due to corrosion
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))
clutch pedal anti slip device missing
Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust mounting defective rear section (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front suspect brake pads wearing low
Front windscreen wipers smearing
Offside Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misted; becoming excessive (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front tyre worn inner edge
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside outer sill shows weakness due to corrosion
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))
clutch pedal anti slip device missing
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and cracked on tread. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE WORN (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre,outer tread depth worn close to 2.0mm. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust rear silencer strap is corroded,and unattached to both rear mountings. (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre,outer tread depth worn close to 2.0mm. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
rear exhaust silencer,support strap corroded.
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
rear exhaust silencer,support strap corroded.
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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EJ05 ZYB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 EJ05 ZYB, 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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EJ05 ZYB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 May 2005.
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