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BK05 KOX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

186,039 mi
Last recorded186,039 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 KOX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 186,039 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 186,039 miles

Offside Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 180,081 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 180,081 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 172,681 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 172,681 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 172,666 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced LOWER SILL PANEL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Offside Front Door safety strap is broken

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, little (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox, little (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 161,165 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 161,051 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 150,984 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 150,984 miles

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2017 141,971 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 May 2016 132,037 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 132,037 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box clamp broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2015 89,171 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 89,171 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 80,112 miles

oil cap missing

Pass 25 Apr 2013 67,672 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear exhuast back box bracket/clamp deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Apr 2013 67,672 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear exhuast back box bracket/clamp deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2012 56,150 miles

Advise:child seats fitted n/s/r & o/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Advise:clutch pedal anti slip device missing (pedal rubber)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2012 56,150 miles

Advise:child seats fitted n/s/r & o/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Advise:clutch pedal anti slip device missing (pedal rubber)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2011 46,569 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 May 2010 37,892 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 25,241 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 30 Apr 2009 25,241 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 2 May 2008 13,823 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 13,008 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 KOX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 KOX, 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 KOX registered?

BK05 KOX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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