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KA05 AFK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

111,481 mi
Last recorded111,481 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA05 AFK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 111,481 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Rear Shocks showing signs of Corrosion. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 23 Dec 2024 111,101 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Marked in Yellow. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Rear Shocks showing signs of Corrosion. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 106,839 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 106,218 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 104,772 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 103,721 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 102,221 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 100,559 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 100,486 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 99,006 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 97,381 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 95,982 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Slight coolant leak

Fail 24 Feb 2016 95,947 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Both rear tyres perishing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Slight coolant leak

Pass 28 Aug 2014 80,261 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 70,057 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 60,396 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 48,276 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 36,677 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 24,916 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 16,114 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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KA05 AFK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KA05 AFK, 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 KA05 AFK registered?

KA05 AFK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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