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AK55 ZHE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,192 mi
Last recorded136,192 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 ZHE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2024 136,192 miles

brake pipes corroded... oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2023 127,569 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 127,563 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 117,306 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 114,556 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 114,556 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 112,769 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 109,734 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 106,075 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 101,691 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 96,026 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 96,023 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 90,763 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 85,746 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 80,454 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 80,448 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011 71,384 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

airbag light on will fail test next year under new regulations

Pass 3 Nov 2011 71,384 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag light on will fail test next year under new regulations

Pass 2 Nov 2010 60,760 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

child seats fitted nearside and offside rear.

near and offside rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Oct 2009 49,911 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear adult seat belt

Pass 30 Oct 2008 41,998 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 41,998 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 ZHE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AK55 ZHE, 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 AK55 ZHE registered?

AK55 ZHE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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