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BK05 KOV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

72,935 mi
Last recorded72,935 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 KOV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 72,935 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2019 72,934 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 68,262 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 68,259 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt installation retro-fitted three point belt mounted to an unsuitable structure sill (10.1 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt installation lower anchorage's less than 320mm apart sill (10.1 (k))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 63,861 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 63,860 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 60,479 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 60,479 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 53,250 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 46,614 miles

BABY SEATS FITTED IN REAR

Pass 28 Jan 2012 40,198 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 40,198 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2011 34,459 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 34,459 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 27,635 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 27,635 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 22,940 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 KOV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 KOV, 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 KOV registered?

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

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