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FN05 ZPZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

74,484 mi
Last recorded74,484 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 ZPZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 74,484 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 74,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2019 74,202 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 74,202 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 70,280 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Outer sill weak and corroded but not near any structural items

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 11 Jan 2018 70,280 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Outer sill weak and corroded but not near any structural items

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 7 Feb 2017 65,721 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 65,721 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 59,739 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 53,291 miles

Offside headlamp bulb insecure but emits correct pattern

Fail 3 Feb 2015 53,291 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 47,572 miles

Both rear tyres perishing on walls.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Spare wheel missing.

Pass 6 Feb 2014 47,572 miles

Both rear tyres perishing on walls.

Spare wheel missing.

Fail 29 Apr 2013 46,160 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 46,160 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 42,833 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 39,457 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 34,810 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)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 34,810 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)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 27,460 miles

Rear silencer Mounting Strap broken.

Pass 4 Mar 2008 21,433 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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FN05 ZPZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FN05 ZPZ, 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 FN05 ZPZ registered?

FN05 ZPZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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