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FX05 ZCL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

78,602 mi
Last recorded78,602 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 ZCL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 78,602 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 78,464 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 68,686 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 68,682 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2015 63,568 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 63,568 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 57,965 miles

Advise recommend removal of front wheels to fully inspect brake pads - appear worn.

Fail 12 Aug 2014 57,965 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Advies cambelt history ?

Advise rear exhaust mount welded to exhaust.

Advise recommend removal of front wheels to fully inspect brake pads - appear worn.

Advise service due indicator on.

Pass 14 Aug 2013 54,378 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 54,374 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 49,924 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 16 Aug 2011 45,017 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 39,702 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 39,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 33,251 miles

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 21 Aug 2008 28,778 miles

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

o/s/r tyre 2-4mm

periphery of front brake discs rusted

Pass 5 Mar 2008 27,918 miles

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

n/s rear tyre worn slightly on inside edge

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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FX05 ZCL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FX05 ZCL, 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 FX05 ZCL registered?

FX05 ZCL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is FX05 ZCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX05 ZCL shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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