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EX05 CZT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,764 mi
Last recorded96,764 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 CZT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 96,764 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 88,349 miles

Nearside Front tyre side walls perishing

Fail 2 Mar 2017 88,349 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre side walls perishing

Pass 31 Mar 2016 80,024 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 80,024 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and wiper not checked (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 79,997 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 77,982 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 8 Feb 2013 68,903 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 68,903 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 59,315 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 49,900 miles

no oil on dip stick oil cap fulty

osf tyre wearing on edge

Fail 9 Feb 2011 49,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

no oil on dip stick oil cap fulty

osf tyre wearing on edge

Pass 13 Feb 2010 41,930 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 41,930 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 30,768 miles

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

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

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)

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 CZT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EX05 CZT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX05 CZT registered?

EX05 CZT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is EX05 CZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 CZT shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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