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BK05 KBE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

145,404 mi
Last recorded145,404 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 KBE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 145,404 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 142,470 miles

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front cv boot covered in grease

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

Fail 2 May 2023 142,464 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front cv boot covered in grease

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 136,291 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 136,211 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 128,253 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 121,793 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 112,992 miles

rear exhaust box baffles noisy.

Fail 25 Mar 2019 112,992 miles

rear exhaust box baffles noisy.

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 101,839 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 88,078 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 88,078 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 82,268 miles

offside & nearside front tyres wearing on outer tread

Fail 10 Mar 2016 82,268 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside & nearside front tyres wearing on outer tread

Pass 20 Apr 2015 76,013 miles

offside and nearside front tyres starting to wear on the outer edges

Fail 11 Apr 2015 75,945 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside and nearside front tyres starting to wear on the outer edges

Pass 8 Apr 2014 67,749 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Apr 2013 59,964 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box bracket corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2013 59,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

rear exhaust box bracket corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2012 51,790 miles

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 12 Apr 2011 43,030 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 37,562 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 31,192 miles

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 25 Mar 2008 24,039 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 KBE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 KBE, 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 KBE registered?

BK05 KBE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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