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FX05 ZVG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,481 mi
Last recorded114,481 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 ZVG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2022 114,481 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 108,569 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 107,522 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear wiper split

Pass 24 Jan 2019 105,014 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2019 105,013 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting fractured upper mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill coroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2018 103,862 miles

Early corrosion to nearside outer sill

Early corrosion to offside outer sill

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

Fail 20 Jan 2018 103,862 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Early corrosion to nearside outer sill

Early corrosion to offside outer sill

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 102,094 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2017 102,094 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2016 99,408 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 99,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 91,194 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 91,194 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 83,223 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 77,059 miles

both rear tyres have side wall damage

Fail 12 Apr 2013 76,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both rear tyres have side wall damage

corrosion on n/s outer sill not yet within prescribed area

Pass 13 Apr 2012 69,463 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 60,211 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated (outer sidewall)

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated (cracking in tread and sidewall)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 60,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated (outer sidewall)

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated (cracking in tread and sidewall)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 51,737 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 51,737 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

nearside rear tyre slighty marked on side wall needs new tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2009 42,153 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on side wall slighty no cordes showing

Fail 8 Apr 2008 33,061 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads getting low

front wipers smearing slightly

osf tyre is different speed rating as rest on vehicle

Pass 8 Apr 2008 33,061 miles

front brake pads getting low

front wipers smearing slightly

osf tyre is different speed rating as rest on vehicle

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 ZVG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZVG, 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 ZVG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 April 2005.

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