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MK05 KZZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

131,401 mi
Last recorded131,401 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 KZZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 131,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 131,215 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 119,721 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 112,671 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2022 103,053 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2022 103,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 102,909 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater incorrect colour BOTH LAMPS (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 89,936 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2021 89,936 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 88,355 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 29 Jun 2020 88,352 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bushs both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 28 Jun 2019 85,035 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 85,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 77,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 77,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 69,410 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 68,920 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 64,554 miles

both front outer sills corroded holed

Pass 9 Mar 2015 61,244 miles

both front outer sills corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2014 56,936 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 51,723 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 47,185 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 42,189 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 34,223 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 25,478 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 18,002 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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MK05 KZZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 MK05 KZZ, 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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MK05 KZZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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