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KC05 SNK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,499 mi
Last recorded102,499 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 SNK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 102,499 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 102,488 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill, area has previously been repaired (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 101,555 miles

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter shows signs of leaking

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 101,544 miles

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

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter shows signs of leaking

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front track rod ball joint boot deterioated

Pass 15 Dec 2021 100,489 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 100,477 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 99,350 miles

Offside Rear brake needs attention soon

Fail 3 Dec 2020 99,329 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear brake needs attention soon

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Dec 2019 97,655 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 97,655 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 89,794 miles

Nearside Front fog light lens damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 80,056 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

offside and nearside front outer sills becoming weak

Fail 9 Nov 2017 80,056 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Spare tyre defective ()

offside and nearside front outer sills becoming weak

Pass 9 Dec 2016 73,804 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly rusty (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion slight corrosion on sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion slight corrosion on sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 71,876 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 71,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2013 70,148 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)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 67,423 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 67,423 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 63,522 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 63,522 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 57,942 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 57,942 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2009 47,946 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 47,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

oil leak [engine]

Pass 18 Aug 2008 39,032 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 38,125 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 May 2008 38,125 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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KC05 SNK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SNK, 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 SNK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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