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FX05 ZDA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

116,628 mi
Last recorded116,628 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 ZDA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 116,628 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 116,628 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 110,235 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 103,439 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 97,334 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 97,334 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure ABS wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 97,330 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Both sides (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired Axle support bearing worn (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Heatshields insecure

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure ABS wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 95,975 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 95,975 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 92,993 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 89,848 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 85,172 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 85,172 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 77,144 miles

Nearside oil leak between gearbox and engine

Offside Front of engine oil leak into cambelt area

Offside Rear tyre 3mm tread

aux belt cracking

Pass 16 Mar 2015 68,931 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 60,030 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)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2014 60,030 miles

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2013 53,158 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine cover loose

n/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 16 Mar 2012 45,227 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 45,227 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 38,391 miles

o/s/f tyre waring on inside edge

Fail 17 Mar 2011 38,391 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f tyre waring on inside edge

Pass 16 Mar 2010 31,982 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 27,574 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 20,615 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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FX05 ZDA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZDA, 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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FX05 ZDA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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