MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,969 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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bad oil leaks from engine and engine cover insecure
drivers seat slightly loose
emissions high 2.7
rear exhaust box poor and repaired
rear wiper split
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper split (8.2.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault o/s/f abs sensor fouling abs ring (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp not working no brake lights working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
bad oil leaks from engine and engine cover insecure
emissions high 2.7
n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
o/s/r tyre age cracking and wearing unevenly
rear exhaust box poor and repaired
rear wiper split
some out of balance on both front and rear brakes
some corrosion in both sills
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
some corrosion in both sills
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust rear box corroded
Nearside 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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust rear box corroded
Nearside front anti-roll bar link ball joint dust covers deteriorated, not considered excessive.
Parking brake efficiency nearing 16% minimum limit (18%).
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FX05 ZGN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FX05 ZGN, 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 ZGN registered?
FX05 ZGN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 March 2005.
Is FX05 ZGN safe to buy?
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