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MF05 ZGG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

66,083 mi
Last recorded66,083 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 ZGG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 66,083 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 66,014 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 61,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 55,054 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 49,705 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 49,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 44,698 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 44,698 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 40,737 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Mar 2014 36,561 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre edges wearing

nearside rear tyre has cracks/cracking between treads

nearside rear tyre outer wall deteorating/damaged

offside rear tyre as cracking / cracks between treads

Fail 19 Mar 2014 36,561 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake fluid slghtly low

front brake pads possibly low but difficult to see

nearside front tyre edges wearing

nearside rear tyre has cracks/cracking between treads

nearside rear tyre outer wall deteorating/damaged

offside rear tyre as cracking / cracks between treads

Fail 25 Mar 2013 31,398 miles

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

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

childs seats fitted x 4

exhaust slightly corroded

spare wheel flat/defected

Pass 25 Mar 2013 31,398 miles

childs seats fitted x 4

exhaust slightly corroded

spare wheel flat/defected

Pass 19 Mar 2012 27,163 miles

CHILD SAFETY SEAT FITTED TO NEARSIDE REAR SEAT

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

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

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

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

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

SMALL SPLITS IN OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES

Pass 24 Mar 2011 22,565 miles

CHILD SAFETY SEATS FITTED TO NEARSIDE REAR AND CENTRE REAR SEATS

Pass 11 Mar 2010 18,051 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 18,051 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 13,650 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 8,389 miles

deep cut in n/s/f tyre cord not expossed

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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MF05 ZGG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MF05 ZGG, 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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MF05 ZGG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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