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BK05 KOW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,886 mi
Last recorded92,886 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 KOW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 92,886 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

damage to nearside outer sill

fuel cap cover missing

Pass 30 Mar 2015 85,165 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body rust

both rear shock shrouds torn

clutch antislip missing

ns outer sill damage

nsr caliper condition and inner pad fitment

osf door hinge piller cracking

rear light units fitment

screen scuffed

wipers condition both

Pass 16 Mar 2014 76,814 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to inner and outer edge

no view to brake pads

o/s/f tyre side wall has deteriated

Fail 10 Mar 2014 76,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/f tyre worn to inner and outer edge

no view to brake pads

o/s/f tyre side wall has deteriated

Fail 15 Mar 2013 69,941 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front discs slightly lipped

Pass 15 Mar 2013 69,941 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front discs slightly lipped

Pass 2 Apr 2012 64,526 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 64,526 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 60,035 miles

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 11 Mar 2010 54,175 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 49,100 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 41,935 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 KOW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KOW, 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 KOW registered?

BK05 KOW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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