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KX05 ZNL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

166,341 mi
Last recorded166,341 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX05 ZNL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 166,341 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 23 Feb 2021 166,308 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn through to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 21 Feb 2020 165,071 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 153,071 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 142,089 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 142,049 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing nearside rear radius arm bearing collapsed (2.4.G.2)

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle nearside rear tyre fouling on inner wheel arch due to a collapsed suspension radius arm bearing (4.1.D.2)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nearside front tyre inner tread area (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside front and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front and offside front tyre worn heavily on inner tread area

Pass 9 Aug 2016 128,434 miles

Evidence of tyre contact to front and rear inner wheel arches

Fail 2 Aug 2016 128,073 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside rear and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater incorrect colour nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle nearside front and offside front tyre fouling inner wheel arch when steering is on left and right lock (4.1.D.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint offside front (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Evidence of tyre contact with nearside rear and offside rear inner wheel arch

Pass 24 Jun 2015 114,001 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 May 2014 98,651 miles

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

Rear silencer mounting broken

Pass 8 May 2013 83,760 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 64,741 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 46,897 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2011 46,897 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 29,358 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 26,972 miles

Engine covers fitted to vehicle

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 23,245 miles

Engine covers fitted to vehicle

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

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

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

Puncture to offside front tyre

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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KX05 ZNL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 KX05 ZNL, 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 KX05 ZNL registered?

KX05 ZNL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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