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EX05 CZN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

102,644 mi
Last recorded102,644 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 CZN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 102,644 miles

Both front side repeaters slightly discoloured

Offside front anti-roll bar link rod upper gaiter deteriorated

Slight misting of fluid on steering rack but no obvious leaks

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link rod

Pass 17 Oct 2019 96,473 miles

Nearside front antiroll bar link rod upper gaiter deteriorating

Nearside rear sill slightly damaged

Oil weep from gearbox

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 20 Oct 2018 88,331 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 88,280 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TCA (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2017 80,329 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 80,329 miles

Central Rear Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure seat belt not in its fixing on roof (5.2.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 74,957 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 74,957 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 69,268 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 69,268 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 64,684 miles

offside rear tyre slightly cracking

Fail 2 Jun 2014 646,832 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

offside rear tyre slightly cracking

Pass 31 May 2013 60,221 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 60,221 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 56,241 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 52,337 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 49,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 43,754 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 33,974 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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EX05 CZN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EX05 CZN, 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 EX05 CZN registered?

EX05 CZN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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The MOT history for EX05 CZN shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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