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GK05 ZNU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

105,659 mi
Last recorded105,659 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 ZNU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2022 105,659 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt large split in gaiter (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter nsf is covered in steering fluid (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm is badly corroded on the top part (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip outside zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear shock dust covers are missing and piston stems are corroded around the weld also casings are corroded

undertray fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2021 103,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle underbody and suspension corroded.

Fail 19 Oct 2021 103,611 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle underbody and suspension corroded.

Pass 13 Oct 2020 102,625 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake hose ferrules slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake hose ferrules slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 102,624 miles

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

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

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake hose ferrules slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake hose ferrules slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 95,536 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 88,497 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 88,496 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 77,896 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 73,716 miles

slight osr brake bind

Pass 3 Jul 2014 67,349 miles

EMISSIONS DIRTY

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 57,721 miles

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

front discs worn /pads appear to be getting low

Pass 3 Jul 2012 50,906 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 50,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 43,686 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)

emissions dirty

Pass 24 Mar 2010 33,859 miles

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

engine cover loose

engine noisy when c old

Fail 24 Mar 2010 33,859 miles

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

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

engine cover loose

engine noisy when c old

Pass 19 Mar 2009 26,255 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 7 Mar 2008 20,449 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 ZNU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZNU, 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 ZNU registered?

GK05 ZNU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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