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FX05 ZWK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,642 mi
Last recorded96,642 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 96,642 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 96,642 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bothsides front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 91,305 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all at ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 90,280 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 87,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre edges worn

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre outer sill weak (5.2.6)

Offside Front tyre edge worn

slight wear in nearside rack joint

Fail 3 Nov 2017 87,710 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear tyre edges worn

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre outer sill weak (5.2.6)

Offside Front tyre edge worn

slight wear in nearside rack joint

Pass 3 Nov 2016 84,568 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 80,939 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 80,906 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play track arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 73,681 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 73,681 miles

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

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

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

Offside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 65,248 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 56,700 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 52,317 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 52,294 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 44,124 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear outer tyre side walls perished

spare wheel worn away bald on edges

Fail 20 Aug 2011 43,898 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear outer tyre side walls perished

spare wheel worn away bald on edges

Pass 22 Jul 2010 37,696 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 31,907 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 25,873 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 ZWK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel 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 ZWK, 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 ZWK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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