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FX05 ZWA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,935 mi
Last recorded92,935 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 92,935 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Wiper blades starting to split

Fail 8 Oct 2020 92,935 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Wiper blades starting to split

Pass 21 Oct 2019 89,217 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 89,217 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/15 88H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre starting to misshape

Pass 22 Oct 2018 84,816 miles

Coolant leak thermostat housing ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both also have small cuts and on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

wine from auxiliary belt area

Fail 17 Oct 2018 84,815 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (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))

Coolant leak thermostat housing ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both also have small cuts and on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

wine from auxiliary belt area

Pass 2 Oct 2017 80,465 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure.

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2016 76,376 miles

Offside Rear metal brake pipe going across axle slightly corroded.

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

Rear Rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust still secure.

Pass 8 Oct 2015 72,065 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 68,404 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 64,375 miles

nearside rear radius arm pin/bearing slightly worn (shifted wheel close to arch)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 59,356 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 55,524 miles

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

child seats fitted not allowing inspection of seat belts.

Pass 22 Oct 2010 50,575 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 50,575 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 May 2010 42,228 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)

Fail 8 May 2010 42,228 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2009 30,481 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2009 30,481 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 19,926 miles

nearside front tyre has slight damage to sidewall possably caused by under inflation

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 ZWA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZWA, 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 ZWA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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