MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,714 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front bumper damaged
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside rear position lamp slightly insecure
Oil leak ()
Rear tail gate damaged
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front bumper damaged
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside rear position lamp slightly insecure
Oil leak ()
Rear tail gate damaged
Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
nearside front tyre slightly worn on inside edge
rear boot mirror damaged
rear exhaust mounting defective
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
ref exhaust system rear support bracket corroded
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in offside rear tyre
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
ref exhaust system rear support bracket corroded
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
front discs worn
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EX05 DCZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 DCZ, 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 DCZ registered?
EX05 DCZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 March 2005.
Is EX05 DCZ safe to buy?
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