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FX05 ZHY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,235 mi
Last recorded123,235 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 ZHY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 123,235 miles

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 108,938 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 108,938 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 98,141 miles

Nearside steering rack end has minor play

windscreen has minor scratches

Fail 13 Nov 2015 98,141 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside steering rack end has minor play

windscreen has minor scratches

Pass 7 Nov 2014 86,563 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 75,785 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 75,784 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 67,905 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 67,904 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 60,495 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2010 44,800 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 32,217 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 19,874 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 19,169 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 ZHY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZHY, 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 ZHY registered?

FX05 ZHY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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