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KN55 JZJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

168,881 mi
Last recorded168,881 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 JZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 168,881 miles

Nearside Front bottom ball joint pinch bolt fitted incorrectly

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 162,090 miles

Nearside rear outer sill damaged

OSR lamp insecure but unlikely to fall from vehicle

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

Fail 23 Oct 2021 162,084 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill corroded with in 30cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt OSR and Center ()

Nearside rear outer sill damaged

OSR lamp insecure but unlikely to fall from vehicle

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Oct 2020 154,171 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 154,162 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affecting side light and brake light (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 145,330 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 145,302 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2018 136,864 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement p bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement p bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside and offside coil springs rubbing on inner wheel arches

Fail 9 Oct 2018 136,864 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement p bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement p bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside and offside coil springs rubbing on inner wheel arches

Pass 23 Oct 2017 129,799 miles

engine warning light on

Pass 7 Oct 2016 118,904 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component slight weep from pressure switch (2.3.3b)

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

exhaust mount broken but system still adequately supported

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 7 Oct 2016 118,904 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component slight weep from pressure switch (2.3.3b)

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

exhaust mount broken but system still adequately supported

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2015 106,557 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)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 93,804 miles

Children seats fitted to rear seat.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 93,804 miles

Children seats fitted to rear seat.

Pass 16 Oct 2013 80,747 miles

Children seats fitted to rear seat.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 80,747 miles

Children seats fitted to rear seat.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 69,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 57,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Oct 2010 43,966 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 32,559 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Oct 2008 22,166 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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KN55 JZJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KN55 JZJ, 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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KN55 JZJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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