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HY05 ZTG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

152,909 mi
Last recorded152,909 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 ZTG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 152,909 miles

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

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

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2020 152,909 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2019 147,751 miles

Nearside Front Drop link ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside sill repaired but has slight corrosion.

Offside Front Drop link ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated.

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

Rear Registration plate de-laminated.

Pass 24 Jan 2018 141,678 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 133,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 14 Jan 2017 133,402 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint gator also damaged (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front to centre sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint gator also damaged (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 133,367 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both And worn Balljoints (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Jan 2016
Fail 20 Jan 2016

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 111,711 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 98,844 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jan 2013 85,401 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 70,977 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 57,662 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall cracked

Pass 21 Jan 2010 43,387 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 43,317 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 26,499 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 14,213 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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HY05 ZTG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 HY05 ZTG, 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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HY05 ZTG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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