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DE05 KZC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

76,386 mi
Last recorded76,386 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 KZC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 76,386 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear seat belts covered unable to test

Pass 20 Mar 2025 73,351 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 72,729 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 72,726 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 71,949 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 71,403 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 70,842 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 70,550 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 70,550 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 69,244 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 66,723 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 64,383 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 61,599 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 59,178 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 55,474 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 51,511 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 47,471 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 41,552 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 41,550 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 37,347 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 32,369 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 27,252 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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DE05 KZC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 DE05 KZC, 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 DE05 KZC registered?

DE05 KZC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 May 2005.

Is DE05 KZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 KZC shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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