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BK05 KBZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

61,856 mi
Last recorded61,856 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 KBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 61,856 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2026 61,847 miles

Nearside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested Still leaking fluid (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2026 61,838 miles

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 Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 54,571 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 43,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

rear axle corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2023 41,887 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear 'p' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section corroded & slightly leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 40,820 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear 'p' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust joint corroded & blowing

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2021 40,056 miles

Damage to n/s/r outer sill

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking around rear joint - centre & rear sections corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear 'p' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear subframe & suspension arms corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2020 39,341 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 38,714 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 37,649 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 36,319 miles

Rear Axle beam corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint flange corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 34,794 miles

Rear slight blow at rear exhaust joint

Fail 24 Mar 2016 34,794 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear slight blow at rear exhaust joint

Pass 3 Mar 2015 32,587 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brakes noisey

Pass 3 Mar 2014 31,002 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 31,002 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 29,597 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 27,770 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre missing

Pass 1 Mar 2011 25,537 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 22,456 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 18,802 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front and both rear tyres perished

Fail 18 Mar 2009 18,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front and both rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Mar 2008 15,409 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 KBZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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

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