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FY05 TZK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,931 mi
Last recorded164,931 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 TZK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2021 164,931 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also has slight play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 154,989 miles

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

slight corrosion becoming evident on underbody and components

Pass 24 Oct 2018 153,292 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 153,292 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 143,055 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 143,048 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 134,815 miles

Offside Front track rod end has slight play in a ball joint.

both rear brake pipes are slightly corroded and slight pitting is present.

exhaust emitting excessive soot (though did pass)

front pads appear to be low.

rear silencers coupling has cracked caused by corrosion but is still holding.

windscreen has a chip within swept area.

Fail 4 Apr 2016 134,784 miles

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

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

Offside Front track rod end has slight play in a ball joint.

both rear brake pipes are slightly corroded and slight pitting is present.

exhaust emitting excessive soot (though did pass)

front pads appear to be low.

rear silencers coupling has cracked caused by corrosion but is still holding.

windscreen has a chip within swept area.

Pass 8 Apr 2015 122,945 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 122,515 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 108,774 miles

Engine top cover insecure

both rear tyres perished

n/s outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 23 Apr 2014 108,774 miles

Engine top cover insecure

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres perished

n/s outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 19 Apr 2013 94,785 miles

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

center rear seat belt slow returning

vehicle wet making visual inspections difficult

Pass 25 Apr 2012 86,075 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 78,478 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 78,478 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 72,352 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 53,987 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 36,946 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 36,946 miles

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

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

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 TZK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FY05 TZK, 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 TZK registered?

FY05 TZK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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