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BD05 KYP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,531 mi
Last recorded78,531 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 KYP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 78,531 miles

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

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

clakston horn fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2021 78,531 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

clakston horn fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2020 69,962 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2020 69,962 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 65,864 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 65,863 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 61,086 miles

Offside and nearside outer sills corroded at front but not within 30cm of prescribed area.

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge but no cords exposed.

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust supported.

Rear wiper blade split/worn.

Fail 18 Apr 2018 61,086 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside and nearside outer sills corroded at front but not within 30cm of prescribed area.

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge but no cords exposed.

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust supported.

Rear wiper blade split/worn.

Pass 19 Apr 2017 56,541 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 49,404 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 44,321 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 39,351 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 39,351 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 33,422 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 28,680 miles

REAR EXHAUST BRACKET IS WEAK,

Fail 30 Apr 2012 28,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 May 2011 25,684 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 21,993 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 18,180 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 14,610 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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BD05 KYP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BD05 KYP, 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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BD05 KYP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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