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GK05 ZKE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

166,111 mi
Last recorded166,111 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 ZKE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 166,111 miles

exhaust repaired temporary and slight blow from rear silencer

Fail 14 Feb 2019 166,111 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

exhaust repaired temporary and slight blow from rear silencer

Pass 23 Feb 2018 136,090 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 136,090 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 102,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust strap corroded and silencer corroding

Pass 29 Feb 2016 75,671 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 75,671 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 60,009 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2014 50,003 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer strap corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2014 50,003 miles

rear exhaust silencer strap corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2013 30,380 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)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 16,910 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 16,200 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 15,443 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 14,499 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 14,449 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 13,273 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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GK05 ZKE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue 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 GK05 ZKE, 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 GK05 ZKE registered?

GK05 ZKE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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