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FV05 KNC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,780 mi
Last recorded163,780 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 KNC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 163,780 miles

Nearside Front fog light missing

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 14 May 2019 163,780 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light missing

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 159,570 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 147,708 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 135,623 miles

Offside Front Outer sill -advance state of corrosion ( hole in sill) recommend attention

Fail 18 May 2015 87,567 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 123,475 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 117,254 miles

Oil filter cap missing

Pass 15 May 2013 109,295 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2012 99,930 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 90,272 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 May 2010 78,530 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 61,632 miles

drivers side front wiper blade smearing slightly

Pass 27 May 2008 45,841 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 45,841 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 KNC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FV05 KNC, 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 FV05 KNC registered?

FV05 KNC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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