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EN54 KZH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

90,393 mi
Last recorded90,393 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN54 KZH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 90,393 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Oct 2020 90,393 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Mar 2019 79,302 miles

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

fuel on outside of fuel tank.not enough to cause inviorment issue at time of test

Fail 25 Mar 2019 79,293 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tail gate (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NO tread on inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NO tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

fuel on outside of fuel tank.not enough to cause inviorment issue at time of test

Pass 12 Apr 2018 72,796 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 11 Apr 2018 72,787 miles

Central Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 6 Apr 2017 65,831 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 65,831 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 62,054 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2015 61,166 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 61,166 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 61,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiperblades deteriorating

hdi cover loose

nsf tyre perishing

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 28 Mar 2014 59,050 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 56,151 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 56,151 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 50,949 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres low on tread on inner and outer edges

Fail 11 Apr 2012 50,949 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres low on tread on inner and outer edges

Pass 4 Apr 2011 43,526 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 43,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 35,326 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 28,733 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Apr 2008 23,932 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 21,999 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 Nov 2007 21,999 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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EN54 KZH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EN54 KZH, 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 EN54 KZH registered?

EN54 KZH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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