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EX05 DCZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,714 mi
Last recorded114,714 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 DCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 114,714 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 114,714 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 106,754 miles

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)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 100,380 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 95,045 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 95,031 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 88,215 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 81,901 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 81,901 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 71,954 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 71,954 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 60,982 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 43,895 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 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.

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