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GK05 ZNN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

135,877 mi
Last recorded135,877 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 ZNN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 135,877 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2018 135,849 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rackend play (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 127,852 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Mar 2017 127,850 miles

Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Nearside and offside sills (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Nearside and Offside (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust Corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2016 124,603 miles

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

Nearside Front body sill rusty

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

Offside Front slight play in steering arm

Fail 20 Aug 2016 124,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front body sill rusty

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

Offside Front slight play in steering arm

Pass 2 Oct 2015 115,827 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 115,770 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 115,608 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 105,410 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 105,410 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 93,210 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 80,394 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine misfire detected

injectors blowing (strong advise)

offside front shock absorber damp

rear exhaust silencer rear mount broken

Pass 25 May 2012 80,394 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine misfire detected

injectors blowing (strong advise)

offside front shock absorber damp

rear exhaust silencer rear mount broken

Pass 9 May 2011 67,370 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 May 2011 67,370 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 55,960 miles

front brake discs lipped

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2009 45,492 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 37,306 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 37,129 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 ZNN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 GK05 ZNN, 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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GK05 ZNN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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