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KU55 ZWA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,538 mi
Last recorded128,538 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 ZWA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 128,538 miles

Accelerator pedal very stiff in operation

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Child seat

Fail 24 Sep 2015 128,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Accelerator pedal very stiff in operation

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Child seat

Pass 26 Sep 2014 121,796 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 121,795 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Exhaust emissions could not be completed, due to exhaust blowing excessively the test equipment did not register.

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 115,228 miles

Accelerator pedal, cable excessively stiff and could snap

Fail 4 Oct 2013 115,228 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Accelerator pedal, cable excessively stiff and could snap

Pass 4 Oct 2012 108,420 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 108,420 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 95,006 miles

near side rear light lens damaged

Pass 11 Oct 2010 79,220 miles

iol filler cap missing

poss front brake pads getting low

suspect thermostate housing leaking coolant

Fail 11 Oct 2010 79,220 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

iol filler cap missing

off side rear tyre worn

poss front brake pads getting low

suspect thermostate housing leaking coolant

Pass 12 Oct 2009 64,257 miles

crack in nearside of windowscreen which is partially in the swept area but not currently exceeding 40mm

engine covers and undershielding in place

nearside front tyre is damaged on the outer wall due to kerbing. None of the damage is deep enough to reach the ply/cords

nearside rear seatbelt has a fixed childseat in place. Childseat tested OK

unable to clearly see front brake pads

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to see the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Fail 12 Oct 2009 64,257 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

crack in nearside of windowscreen which is partially in the swept area but not currently exceeding 40mm

engine covers and undershielding in place

engine oil level is currently at the minimum mark

nearside front tyre is damaged on the outer wall due to kerbing. None of the damage is deep enough to reach the ply/cords

nearside rear seatbelt has a fixed childseat in place. Childseat tested OK

unable to clearly see front brake pads

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to see the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Pass 6 Oct 2008 50,820 miles

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

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 ZWA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ZWA, 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 ZWA registered?

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

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