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KB05 GDV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

78,145 mi
Last recorded78,145 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB05 GDV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 78,145 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 78,145 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 74,627 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 72,093 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 68,953 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 65,024 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 58,784 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 58,784 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs off colour rusting

Pass 17 Dec 2014 53,668 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 49,495 miles

Both front tyre outer sidewalls are cracking

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 42,701 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 36,638 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 30,875 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 25,378 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 20,741 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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KB05 GDV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KB05 GDV, 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 KB05 GDV registered?

KB05 GDV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 June 2005.

Is KB05 GDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KB05 GDV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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