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FV05 KMY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

114,207 mi
Last recorded114,207 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 KMY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 114,207 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 114,207 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2018 111,194 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering both sides sill (6.1.A.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Mar 2017 98,308 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting to inner faces (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear and both front tyres wearing on edges

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both outer sills soft in places very close to limit

Pass 16 Mar 2016 86,709 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on both edges

both outer sills soft in places

Fail 16 Mar 2016 86,709 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on both edges

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both outer sills soft in places

Pass 24 Mar 2015 78,444 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

both outer sills weak slightly corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2015 78,444 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

both outer sills weak slightly corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2014 69,857 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 69,857 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 58,978 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 50,794 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing slightly on edge

O/S/R tyre wearing on edges

Rear exhaust section (back box) mounting broken.

Pass 30 Mar 2011 41,614 miles

Both rear tyres cracking slightly in tread

Engine undertray damaged

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 41,593 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both rear tyres cracking slightly in tread

Engine undertray damaged

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 30,657 miles

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

N/S headlamp top mounting snapped.

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 30,657 miles

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

N/S headlamp top mounting snapped.

Pass 25 Mar 2009 20,374 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 11,564 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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FV05 KMY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FV05 KMY, 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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FV05 KMY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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