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FN05 ZRU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

98,703 mi
Last recorded98,703 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 ZRU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2018 98,703 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2018 98,703 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 96,207 miles

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

front tyres are low on tread

rear tyres are low on tread

Fail 11 Mar 2017 96,152 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint gaiter also split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking pipes near steering rack are wet with fluid - possible switch leaking (2.3.3b)

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

front tyres are low on tread

rear tyres are low on tread

Pass 27 Feb 2016 87,722 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 87,722 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 75,680 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 75,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 49,596 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 44,266 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 40,389 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 34,424 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Fail 11 Mar 2011 34,424 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Pass 3 Mar 2010 28,708 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Mar 2010 28,708 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Mar 2009 23,206 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 23,206 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 18,096 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)

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 ZRU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ZRU, 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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FN05 ZRU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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