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FL55 ZNC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,458 mi
Last recorded109,458 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 ZNC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 109,458 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust tailbox fouling tow bar

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear tyres worn on edges

slight damage to o/s/r outer sill end

Fail 2 Oct 2017 109,458 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering ram(s) anchorage insecure (2.3.4a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust tailbox fouling tow bar

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear tyres worn on edges

slight damage to o/s/r outer sill end

Pass 5 Oct 2016 91,757 miles

FRONT AND REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE

NS CV BOOT SLIGHT LEAKING OF OIL

OS INNER TRACK ROD END EXCESSIVE PLAY

Fail 5 Oct 2016 91,757 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

FRONT AND REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE

NS CV BOOT SLIGHT LEAKING OF OIL

OS INNER TRACK ROD END EXCESSIVE PLAY

Pass 16 Oct 2015 76,704 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 72,441 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 68,717 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 68,717 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 60,822 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 60,778 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 53,163 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 45,006 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 45,006 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 38,356 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 28,394 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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FL55 ZNC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey 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 FL55 ZNC, 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 FL55 ZNC registered?

FL55 ZNC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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