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FY05 TZL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,669 mi
Last recorded93,669 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 TZL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 93,669 miles

n/s/front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 6 Jan 2016 93,664 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 20 Jan 2015 88,914 miles

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERRISHED SMALL CRACKS VISABLE IN TRED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jan 2015 88,910 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERRISHED SMALL CRACKS VISABLE IN TRED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 84,388 miles

Both front brake discs heavily lipped

Slight cracking in both rear tyre treads

Fail 20 May 2014 83,792 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

Both front brake discs heavily lipped

Nearside rear light lens broken

Slight cracking in both rear tyre treads

Pass 12 Jun 2013 75,760 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 68,736 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 59,961 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 51,420 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 42,663 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 34,210 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 34,210 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 TZL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TZL, 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 TZL registered?

FY05 TZL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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