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KJ55 ZFE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

87,971 mi
Last recorded87,971 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ55 ZFE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 87,971 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 87,444 miles

offside front shock absorber/damper has light misting of oil

Fail 18 Mar 2020 87,433 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear silencer mounting band and rubber mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside front shock absorber/damper has light misting of oil

Pass 18 Mar 2019 86,463 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 86,463 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to drum (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 85,399 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 85,395 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded and holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded and holed (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 84,500 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 80,557 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 75,281 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2013 71,437 miles

rear exhaust bracket broke

Pass 28 Sep 2012 67,003 miles

rear exhaust bracket broke

Fail 28 Sep 2012 67,003 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust bracket broke

Fail 14 Oct 2011 61,928 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 61,928 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 55,511 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2010 55,497 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Sep 2009 43,568 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 27,254 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 27,254 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

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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KJ55 ZFE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KJ55 ZFE, 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 KJ55 ZFE registered?

KJ55 ZFE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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