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OY05 ZFJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

145,128 mi
Last recorded145,128 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 ZFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 145,128 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 138,442 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge advise replace (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside ()

unable to see condition of brake pads

Fail 20 Jun 2017 138,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge advise replace (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside ()

unable to see condition of brake pads

Pass 21 Jun 2016 130,518 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 130,518 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 123,161 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre low on outer edge

nearside rear tyre low on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 16 Jun 2015 123,161 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre low on outer edge

nearside rear tyre low on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Jun 2014 116,626 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 111,017 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 111,017 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 105,378 miles

slight bind on o/s rear brake

Pass 17 Mar 2011 101,680 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 97,213 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 97,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 85,358 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 72,391 miles

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

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

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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OY05 ZFJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OY05 ZFJ, 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 OY05 ZFJ registered?

OY05 ZFJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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