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FP05 ZZF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,505 mi
Last recorded104,505 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 ZZF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 104,505 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 104,419 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 98,275 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 94,061 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside front (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 94,061 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside front (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 89,849 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 89,664 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside and nearside main (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 84,520 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and nearside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside main (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 84,344 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and nearside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside main (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 79,487 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and nearside front (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside and nearside main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O and nearside front (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 79,392 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and nearside front (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside and nearside main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside and nearside front (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O and nearside front (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 73,454 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Pass 30 Nov 2015 71,074 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 71,074 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 63,900 miles

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

offside front tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2014 63,900 miles

offside front tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2013 56,972 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 54,468 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 51,181 miles

o/s/r & n/s/r shock absorber gaitors perrished

Fail 16 Nov 2011 51,181 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

o/s/f & n/s/f brake discs part worn

o/s/r & n/s/r shock absorber gaitors perrished

Pass 17 Feb 2011 44,218 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 40,607 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 34,552 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 27,087 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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FP05 ZZF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FP05 ZZF, 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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FP05 ZZF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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