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OY05 ZZF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2014
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,356 mi
Last recorded147,356 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 ZZF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 147,356 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2013 135,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise air bag light on

advise both front tyres wearing on edges

advise o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 12 Mar 2013 135,497 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise air bag light on

advise both front tyres wearing on edges

advise o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 12 Sep 2012 129,011 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise air bag light staying on

advise both front tyres wearing on edges

advise damage to both outer sills

advise exhaust blow from turbo area

Pass 10 Mar 2012 127,162 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

air bag light on

Fail 8 Mar 2012 127,161 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 124,181 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

advise air bag light staying on

advise play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 3 May 2011 119,110 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise accident repairs to rear

advise air bag light staying on

advise both front tyres wearing on edges

advise o/s/r hand brake cliper/lever damp

advise play in o/s steering arm

Pass 23 Sep 2010 104,086 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 103,968 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 25 Mar 2010 88,310 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 88,310 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 52,378 miles

Hand brake travel is long

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 32,332 miles

Offside front tyre very close to the limit.

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 ZZF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 OY05 ZZF, 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 ZZF registered?

OY05 ZZF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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