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DE05 KZL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

124,482 mi
Last recorded124,482 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 KZL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 124,482 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 124,475 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 120,665 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 115,508 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 110,452 miles

Coil spring corroded fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 106,023 miles

Coil spring corroded fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 103,136 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 100,039 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 95,162 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 92,085 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 87,370 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 87,370 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 82,690 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 77,902 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

Fail 13 Jan 2014 70,532 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 70,532 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 63,871 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 54,912 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2012 54,912 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2011 48,473 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 42,892 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 42,892 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 37,124 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 29,683 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 KZL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 KZL, 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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DE05 KZL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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