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EN54 ZGD

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

104,720 mi
Last recorded104,720 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN54 ZGD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 104,720 miles

Both headlamps deteriorating affecting beam image

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 May 2026 104,678 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both headlamps deteriorating affecting beam image

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low and perishing

Slight corrosion to rear brake pipes over the rear axle

Pass 15 Apr 2025 100,252 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear shock absorbers and axle corroded

Rear tyres starting to get low

Pass 18 Apr 2024 95,493 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 95,460 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 90,967 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Fail 3 May 2023 90,891 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both rear tyres perishing

Pass 21 Apr 2022 88,423 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Washer control wrong way round, front washer control activates rear washer

Fail 20 Apr 2022 88,389 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Offside Side repeater fading white

Washer control wrong way round, front washer control activates rear washer

Pass 11 May 2021 86,704 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Screen wash switch operates back to front

Pass 13 May 2020 85,468 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 83,341 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 81,524 miles

Nearside rear bump stop deteriorated

Fail 21 Mar 2018 81,487 miles

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

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside rear bump stop deteriorated

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 76,884 miles

exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 16 Mar 2016 70,106 miles

nearside front tyre perishing

Fail 15 Mar 2016 70,093 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 2 Mar 2015 64,181 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre pershing on outer wall,

offside rear tyre pershing between treads and got nail inside,

Fail 2 Mar 2015 64,181 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre pershing on outer wall,

offside rear tyre pershing between treads and got nail inside,

Pass 12 Mar 2014 59,701 miles

offside rear tyre cracking in tread pattern

oil leak back of engine area

Fail 12 Mar 2014 59,701 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking in tread pattern

oil leak back of engine area

Pass 11 Mar 2013 53,840 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 48,163 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front wipers splitting

rear wiper split

Fail 5 Mar 2012 48,163 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front wipers splitting

rear wiper split

Pass 14 Mar 2011 43,192 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 36,476 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2010 36,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 31,623 miles

both front tyres have cuts in the tread

Pass 11 Jan 2008 23,729 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 ZGD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 EN54 ZGD, 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 ZGD registered?

EN54 ZGD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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