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KB05 ZVV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

82,195 mi
Last recorded82,195 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB05 ZVV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 82,195 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Sill damaged / corroded and will need repair soon

vehicle corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2024 82,193 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Sill damaged / corroded and will need repair soon

Pass 25 May 2023 73,132 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 54,657 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 50,329 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 49,811 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 49,811 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 47,671 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 45,264 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 45,264 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 41,176 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 37,944 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 32,247 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 30,329 miles

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

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 10 Jun 2013 28,660 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 27,544 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 25,173 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 17,485 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 14,854 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 10,874 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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KB05 ZVV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KB05 ZVV, 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 KB05 ZVV registered?

KB05 ZVV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 June 2005.

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