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KB05 KYT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,375 mi
Last recorded113,375 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB05 KYT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 113,375 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 113,375 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt CV Boot clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 101,971 miles

Rear Exhaust hanger broken but still secure

Fail 10 Mar 2018 101,751 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust hanger broken but still secure

Pass 27 Mar 2017 90,830 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 90,548 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 79,645 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 79,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 71,665 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 60,691 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 49,756 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 43,610 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 38,038 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 38,038 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 31,172 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 24,281 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 20 May 2008 22,767 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 KYT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KYT, 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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KB05 KYT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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