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IJZ 7165

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,107 mi
Last recorded74,107 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIJZ 7165
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 74,107 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 72,978 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint (nearside)

Fail 31 May 2016 72,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint (nearside)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 68,710 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 68,710 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 64,699 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 61,185 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 56,618 miles

rear wiper smeering

Fail 23 Mar 2012 56,618 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

movement and roughness in n/s/f wheel bearing

noise from clutch

rear exhaust bracket broken still secure

rear wiper smeering

Pass 13 Apr 2011 51,351 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 51,351 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 45,984 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 45,830 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

no seven has crossbar

Pass 23 Mar 2009 39,390 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 32,617 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 32,617 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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IJZ 7165 is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 IJZ 7165, 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 IJZ 7165 registered?

IJZ 7165 is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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