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FY05 MKZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,680 mi
Last recorded99,680 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 MKZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 99,680 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight corrosion offside sill

Pass 9 Mar 2021 97,256 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 97,256 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 95,417 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 95,062 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 90,190 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 84,271 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 84,233 miles

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 79,349 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 74,969 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 74,969 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 68,685 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)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 64,088 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 60,534 miles

Rear exhaust mount repaired

Fail 20 Mar 2013 60,534 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear exhaust mount repaired

Pass 6 Mar 2012 56,851 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside rear brake caliper lever sticks slightly

rear silencer support strap almost corroded through

suspect injector seal leak (smoke emission criteria only just met

Fail 8 Mar 2011 49,393 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Mar 2011 49,393 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 10 Mar 2010 42,347 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 34,211 miles

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

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking / perishing

rear seats folded down unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 14 Mar 2008 28,405 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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FY05 MKZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FY05 MKZ, 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 FY05 MKZ registered?

FY05 MKZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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