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KS05 JZE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

83,467 mi
Last recorded83,467 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 JZE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 83,467 miles

rear tyres perishing in tread / corrosion on suspension units x rear axle beam

wheel covers fitted / slight corrosion on front discs / very slight weap steering rack / slight side play in brake pedal pivot

Fail 13 Jul 2022 83,366 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure box strap (6.1.2 (a))

rear tyres perishing in tread / corrosion on suspension units x rear axle beam

wheel covers fitted / slight corrosion on front discs / very slight weap steering rack / slight side play in brake pedal pivot

Pass 8 Jul 2021 82,321 miles

slight corrosion on rear axle beam / slight weap on steering rack

slight play in brake pedal pivot / wheel covers fitted / slight corrosion on front discs / slight perishing in tread on rear tyres /

Pass 1 Jul 2020 81,638 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Steering rack has a slight seepage of oil

Pass 5 Jul 2019 79,146 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack in grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

steering rack has slight seepage of oil

Fail 5 Jul 2019 79,146 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack in grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

clutch anti-slip provision missing

steering rack has slight seepage of oil

Pass 29 Jun 2018 77,550 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 77,512 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2018 77,131 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre is perished on the sidewall

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump noisy but not effecting operation of the power steering

Pass 28 Jun 2017 75,751 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 8 Jul 2016 74,246 miles

N/s/f tyre perished/cracking would advice to change

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

Rear wiper blade excessively worn

Fail 8 Jul 2016 74,246 miles

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

Both N/s/f and N/s/r tyres perished/cracking would advice to change

N/s/f coil spring corroded

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

Rear wiper blade excessively worn

Pass 3 Jul 2015 71,222 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 71,222 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 66,232 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 61,856 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 61,868 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 55,397 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 48,866 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 48,866 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 41,951 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 35,891 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 28,044 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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KS05 JZE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KS05 JZE, 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 KS05 JZE registered?

KS05 JZE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 August 2005.

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