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KU55 ZVK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

98,786 mi
Last recorded98,786 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 ZVK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 98,786 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 98,776 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 96,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 96,297 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 94,052 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 94,052 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 88,916 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 88,915 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 83,516 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Aug 2019 76,557 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 69,467 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 69,467 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 59,921 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 51,277 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 43,598 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 43,594 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 35,422 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 33,338 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 31,183 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 28,481 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 26,026 miles

front suspension top mountings give out loud creak when turning lock to lock not sticking and no exess play

Pass 18 Sep 2009 23,510 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 20,495 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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KU55 ZVK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KU55 ZVK, 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 KU55 ZVK registered?

KU55 ZVK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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The MOT history for KU55 ZVK shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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