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CK05 SSZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

143,059 mi
Last recorded143,059 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 SSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 143,059 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 143,059 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 135,581 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 124,647 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 124,642 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2016 105,025 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 104,639 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

All wiper blades split/deteriated

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 82,543 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 82,543 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 69,697 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 69,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 58,827 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 49,448 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 40,948 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 31,117 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)

engine oil low

Pass 11 Mar 2009 21,859 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 17,643 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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CK05 SSZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CK05 SSZ, 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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CK05 SSZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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