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HY05 ZVS

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,945 mi
Last recorded103,945 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 ZVS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 103,945 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 103,945 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 100,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 3mm - perished tread/sidewall/worn outer edge - 185/65 R15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 185/65 R15 ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ 3mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 3mm - perished tread/sidewall - 185/65 R15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has cut in tread to cord but not in excess of requirements - 185/65 R15

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 100,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 3mm - perished tread/sidewall/worn outer edge - 185/65 R15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 185/65 R15 ()

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ 3mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 3mm - perished tread/sidewall - 185/65 R15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has cut in tread to cord but not in excess of requirements - 185/65 R15

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 96,598 miles

Rear brake pad retaining springs incorrectly fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2017 96,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake pad retaining springs incorrectly fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2016 91,568 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 86,039 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 79,938 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 74,119 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 69,236 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 60,428 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Turbo heatshield broken

Fail 9 Mar 2011 60,421 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Turbo heatshield broken

Pass 17 Feb 2010 50,956 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 50,956 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 42,999 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 33,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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HY05 ZVS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZVS, 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 HY05 ZVS registered?

HY05 ZVS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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