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FX05 ZSF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

129,540 mi
Last recorded129,540 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 129,540 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight diesel residue on underside of tank. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Perished. (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 126,805 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Small amount of diesel residue on bottom of fuel tank. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush deteriorated. (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 126,805 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Small amount of diesel residue on bottom of fuel tank. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush deteriorated. (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 123,681 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 120,081 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 112,667 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 106,090 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 98,865 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 90,531 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 82,143 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 78,345 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 67,471 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 56,206 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 48,349 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 41,123 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 30,788 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 22 Feb 2008 23,594 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 ZSF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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

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