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KU55 ZVP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,683 mi
Last recorded109,683 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 ZVP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 109,683 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 100,207 miles

Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s sills at front (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering tie arm (2.2.B.1f)

front discs and pads wearing low

Pass 5 May 2015 92,845 miles

exhaust getting thin

rear wiper blade split

Fail 5 May 2015 92,845 miles

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

exhaust getting thin

rear wiper blade split

Fail 12 May 2014 83,976 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 83,976 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 73,465 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 63,499 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 57,289 miles

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

damage to near side door and outer sill (no sharp edges or corrosion)

removed nearside wheel and fitted spare wheel

Pass 15 Sep 2011 57,289 miles

damage to near side door and outer sill (no sharp edges or corrosion)

removed nearside wheel and fitted spare wheel

Fail 21 Sep 2010 49,106 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyrewall slight detiriation

Pass 21 Sep 2010 49,106 miles

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

nearside rear tyrewall slight detiriation

Pass 18 Sep 2009 41,842 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 41,796 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 34,223 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 34,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 ZVP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KU55 ZVP, 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 ZVP registered?

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

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