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DK05 ZPL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

179,732 mi
Last recorded179,732 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 ZPL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2018 179,732 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 172,300 miles

Offside Outer sill dinted slight corrosion

both front antiroll bar link rods slight play in joints

both front strut top bearings stiff on lock to lock

Fail 17 Mar 2017 172,300 miles

Offside Outer sill dinted slight corrosion

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s front (8.2.2)

both front antiroll bar link rods slight play in joints

both front strut top bearings stiff on lock to lock

Pass 8 Apr 2016 157,100 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 146,645 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 139,290 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2014 139,290 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2013 129,624 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 129,624 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 109,298 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 93,572 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 87,289 miles

front brake disc getting thin.

Pass 13 Apr 2010 67,468 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 50,073 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

oil filler cap missing

Fail 30 Mar 2009 50,073 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

oil filler cap missing

Pass 11 Apr 2008 36,612 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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DK05 ZPL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DK05 ZPL, 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 DK05 ZPL registered?

DK05 ZPL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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