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EG05 KNY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,652 mi
Last recorded79,652 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG05 KNY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 79,652 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 77,797 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 76,455 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 74,752 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 74,750 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 72,907 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view central chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 72,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view central chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 71,157 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 69,350 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber gaiter split/adrift

Offside Rear Shock absorber gaiter split/adrift

Rear exhaust silencer bracket knocking against tow bar bracket

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 69,350 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Beam kick up is incorrect (set for left hand drive vehicle) (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber gaiter split/adrift

Offside Rear Shock absorber gaiter split/adrift

Rear Washer inop

Rear exhaust silencer bracket knocking against tow bar bracket

Pass 15 Oct 2018 67,256 miles

ns and os outer sills soft

Pass 13 Nov 2017 64,339 miles

ns and os outer sill going soft

Fail 10 Nov 2017 64,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also slight play (2.4.G.2)

ns and os outer sill going soft

Pass 17 Oct 2016 61,107 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Nov 2015 57,571 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 54,892 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 51,149 miles

wear brake discs

Pass 13 Nov 2012 47,106 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 42,729 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 42,729 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 33,294 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 26,565 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 26,565 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 19,188 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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EG05 KNY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 EG05 KNY, 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 EG05 KNY registered?

EG05 KNY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 August 2005.

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