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FX05 ZTH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

51,420 mi
Last recorded51,420 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 ZTH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 51,420 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Rear seats missing

Pass 1 Sep 2020 49,071 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror missing ()

Rear seats missing

Fail 1 Sep 2020 49,071 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror missing ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear seats missing

Pass 21 Aug 2019 47,863 miles

rear seats missing

Fail 19 Aug 2019 47,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear seats missing

Pass 28 Aug 2018 45,757 miles

Nearside Front CV gaiter insecure.

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 44,968 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 43,275 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 43,275 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 43,262 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake discs corroding

manegement light on

rear tyres age cracked

scratches on windscreen

Fail 4 Oct 2013 43,111 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 43,111 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 41,715 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres starting to perish between tread

only two front seats fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Apr 2012 41,706 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 40,387 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 38,315 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 38,315 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 32,991 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 26,895 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 29 Feb 2008 26,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 ZTH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZTH, 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 ZTH registered?

FX05 ZTH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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