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KL55 ZMO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2023
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

210,237 mi
Last recorded210,237 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL55 ZMO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2023 210,237 miles

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking (Wheel cylinder) (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 196,705 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 186,285 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

PARKBRAKE LEVER SLACK

REAR AXLE HEAVILY CORRODED

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 186,266 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO VERY HIGH LEVEL BLACK SMOKE (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

PARKBRAKE LEVER SLACK

REAR AXLE HEAVILY CORRODED

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 178,512 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 178,506 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 165,371 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 147,903 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 147,903 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint nearside front (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear (7.1.2)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint offside front lower (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside front (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low nearside (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 130,105 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front uppers (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside front (3.5.1g)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated nearside (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 130,105 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both fronts and both rears (4.1.E.1)

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front uppers (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside front (3.5.1g)

Front position lamp(s) not working nearside and offside (1.1.A.3b)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated nearside (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 109,430 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rears (3.6.B.4e)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated nearside (2.2.D.2d)

offside rear tyree wearing on outer edge

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 109,430 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rears (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated nearside (2.2.D.2d)

offside rear tyree wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 89,262 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 89,262 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 65,586 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 54,352 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 54,352 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 46,319 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 40,810 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 40,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 35,476 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 35,476 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 29,605 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 29,600 miles

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

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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KL55 ZMO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 KL55 ZMO, 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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KL55 ZMO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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