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KC05 AVK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

152,301 mi
Last recorded152,301 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 AVK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 152,301 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust manifold cracked

Fail 3 Sep 2018 152,301 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust manifold cracked

Pass 30 Aug 2017 137,135 miles

Central Rear seat slightly insecure

registration plate lamps show slight amount of light to rear

Fail 30 Aug 2017 137,135 miles

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)

Central Rear seat slightly insecure

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

registration plate lamps show slight amount of light to rear

Pass 23 Aug 2016 125,497 miles

both outer front sill's soft.

Fail 23 Aug 2016 125,497 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box, corrosion (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit right on limit, 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

both outer front sill's soft.

Pass 28 Aug 2015 112,122 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 97,299 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 97,299 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2013 82,431 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 23 Aug 2013 82,387 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Aug 2012 68,162 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 55,028 miles

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

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)

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

front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 16 Aug 2010 36,970 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 36,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Damage to o/s

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

Rear wiper blade split

rear tyres cracked,perished and underinflated

Pass 1 Sep 2009 23,329 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all tyres cracked and perished

check wheel alignment ref uneven front tyre wear

damage to o/s

Pass 18 Jul 2008 11,064 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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KC05 AVK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 KC05 AVK, 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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KC05 AVK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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