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AK55 ZBF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

129,038 mi
Last recorded129,038 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 ZBF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 129,038 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section of exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres badly worn on inner and outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 121,895 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 121,895 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 113,076 miles

Front both front lower arms the rear bushes starting to perish

Fail 24 Oct 2018 113,076 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer seal has a hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer seal has a hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front both front lower arms the rear bushes starting to perish

Pass 25 Oct 2017 103,439 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section on silencer box of system (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 103,439 miles

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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section on silencer box of system (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working offside and nearside rear (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 94,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer cracked at both ends (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn down to between 1.6-2 mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust silencer securing strap broken but system still securely fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2016 94,214 miles

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 Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside and nearside outer sills in front belt mounting areas (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer cracked at both ends (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn down to between 1.6-2 mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust silencer securing strap broken but system still securely fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2015 83,943 miles

slight corrosion off side front outer seal

Pass 14 Oct 2014 77,332 miles

Slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2014 77,332 miles

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

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

Slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2013 70,901 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 70,900 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded - recommend replacement

rear wiper blade split - recommend replacement

Pass 11 Oct 2012 63,936 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2011 55,117 miles

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)

centre exhaust silencer corroded

recommend wheel alignment check/adjust

Pass 29 Oct 2010 46,499 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 28 Oct 2010 46,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 29 Oct 2009 37,012 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 26,050 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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AK55 ZBF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AK55 ZBF, 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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AK55 ZBF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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