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AP05 KXV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

118,652 mi
Last recorded118,652 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 KXV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 118,652 miles

Heat shield loose

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front 3 mm bald on both edges

Nearside Rear on 2mm

Offside Rear Brake pad anti rattle spring not located correctly

Offside Rear cracked and perished

body damage

oil leaks

Fail 29 Jul 2020 118,513 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front 3 mm bald on both edges

Nearside Rear on 2mm

Offside Rear cracked and perished

body damage

brake fluid low

oil leaks

Pass 15 Jul 2019 113,857 miles

Central Front Lower Steering box has seepage power steering pipe (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower heat shield insecure

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective corroded rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 113,857 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Lower Steering box has seepage power steering pipe (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower heat shield insecure

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective corroded rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 109,248 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 109,248 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 103,601 miles

Exhaust corroded

Rear brake pads low

Fail 15 Jul 2017 103,601 miles

Exhaust corroded

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake pads low

Pass 7 Sep 2016 99,452 miles

Front Tyres wearing thin

Pass 11 Sep 2015 92,513 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 92,513 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 84,765 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 78,266 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 71,174 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 64,579 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 53,778 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 48,653 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 38,924 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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AP05 KXV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AP05 KXV, 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 AP05 KXV registered?

AP05 KXV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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