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BK05 KAX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,799 mi
Last recorded118,799 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 KAX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 118,799 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 118,799 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2022 114,966 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 112,070 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 110,544 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 108,380 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 107,314 miles

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

rear axle rusting

Fail 11 Apr 2018 107,314 miles

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

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

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

rear axle rusting

Pass 5 Apr 2017 103,982 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 97,813 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 90,071 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 82,940 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 75,463 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 69,367 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 63,718 miles

spare tyre condition

Pass 16 Apr 2010 47,856 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 47,856 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 33,324 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 19,068 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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BK05 KAX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BK05 KAX, 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 BK05 KAX registered?

BK05 KAX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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