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FX05 ZWY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

130,657 mi
Last recorded130,657 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 130,657 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 9 Nov 2020 130,650 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 9 May 2019 115,749 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 7 May 2019 115,738 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail fouling body (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 21 Apr 2018 104,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 11 Apr 2018 104,446 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Additional braking device insecure hose mount corroded (3.6.I.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking switch (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 11 Apr 2017 93,308 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer sill is damaged

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracked on the tread

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear exhaust box clamp/bracket corroded and broken

Fail 10 Apr 2017 93,306 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer sill is damaged

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracked on the tread

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear exhaust box clamp/bracket corroded and broken

Pass 19 Apr 2016 83,895 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 83,894 miles

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

osf tyre nailed

Pass 26 Sep 2015 79,979 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner egdes below service standerd

Pass 4 Oct 2014 71,905 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 64,805 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 56,889 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 48,274 miles

front tyres low

Pass 4 Oct 2010 41,325 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 33,211 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 26,287 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 24,155 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all tyres exept spare are age cracking on treads and sidewalls

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

nearside front tyre has slight damage to sidewall possably caused by underinflation

service indicator showing on dash

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 ZWY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ZWY, 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 ZWY registered?

FX05 ZWY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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