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BK05 KOB

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

63,429 mi
Last recorded63,429 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2021 63,429 miles

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

n/s/r outer sill starting to corrode

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres starting to wear on inner and outer edges

Pass 5 Jun 2020 60,006 miles

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

n/s/r outer sill starting to corode

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 16 May 2019 57,858 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 57,857 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 56,972 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear shock absorber dust boots deteriorated

Fail 16 Apr 2018 56,971 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear shock absorber dust boots deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2017 55,065 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement & offside front lower (rear bushes) (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 55,065 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement & offside front lower (rear bushes) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 51,661 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement & offside (rear bushes) (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 51,661 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking rack pipe joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement & offside (rear bushes) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 47,416 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 47,416 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 42,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Fail 28 Apr 2014 42,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Fail 22 Apr 2013 38,220 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 38,220 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 33,610 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 30,811 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 27,701 miles

o/s and n/s bumper slight paint damage,both rear shock dust covers split,service light on!!

Pass 13 May 2009 23,470 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 19,982 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 19,757 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 28 Feb 2008 19,269 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 KOB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KOB, 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 KOB registered?

BK05 KOB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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