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EN54 ZFA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,136 mi
Last recorded80,136 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN54 ZFA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 80,136 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sill corroded but not excessively

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Sill corroded but not excessively

Pass 1 Aug 2023 77,639 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 75,478 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear torsion bar slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2021 72,752 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 26 Jul 2021 72,752 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel hose damaged Fuel Tank Filler Neck Lower End (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 27 Jul 2020 69,818 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 67,606 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 67,605 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 63,302 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 59,006 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 57,203 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 57,203 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 54,499 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 50,844 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 47,299 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 44,057 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 40,141 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 36,302 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 31,966 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 28,081 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 28,036 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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EN54 ZFA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EN54 ZFA, 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 EN54 ZFA registered?

EN54 ZFA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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