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FX05 ZGV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,823 mi
Last recorded104,823 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 ZGV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 104,823 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing smzll cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 104,811 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small tear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 100,111 miles

engine warning light staying on

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer shoulder and has sidewall damage

Fail 5 Sep 2017 100,111 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

engine warning light staying on

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer shoulder and has sidewall damage

Pass 9 Sep 2016 91,162 miles

Both rear tyres perished in tread area

Engine cover fitted

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 91,162 miles

Both rear tyres perished in tread area

Engine cover fitted

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour 12v 21w Amber bulb fitted (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 83,861 miles

Child seat fitted to rear seats

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Reset headlight height adjuster to check headlight aim

Fail 9 Sep 2015 83,861 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted to rear seats

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Reset headlight height adjuster to check headlight aim

Pass 14 Aug 2014 76,935 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 76,928 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both wipers smearing slightly

Pass 2 Aug 2013 70,233 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 61,470 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 53,993 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 48,340 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 41,431 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 32,894 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 28,921 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 ZGV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZGV, 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 ZGV registered?

FX05 ZGV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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