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KC05 SNN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

68,720 mi
Last recorded68,720 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 SNN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 68,720 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2026 68,719 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working rear washer activates when fronts switched (3.5 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 66,973 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

general corrosion to underside and underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2025 66,973 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

general corrosion to underside and underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2024 65,404 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 65,403 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 63,764 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 60,840 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 60,801 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 57,055 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

steering rack noisy when changing direction

Pass 6 Jul 2020 55,341 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicator wings (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive pas pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 52,798 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 52,798 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 46,438 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

creek from steering rack

engine oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2017 43,317 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

steering rack creaking

Fail 11 Jul 2017 43,317 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

steering rack creaking

Pass 20 Jul 2016 41,277 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre appears repairable

Oil leak between engine and gearbox

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Fail 18 Jul 2016 41,277 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre appears repairable

Oil leak between engine and gearbox

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 1 Jul 2015 38,053 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

nsr tyre deteriorating

Pass 10 Jul 2014 35,575 miles

front brake discs are lipped

small engine oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2014 35,566 miles

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

front brake discs are lipped

small engine oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2013 33,334 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear tyre - outer sidewall in poor condition .

Pass 13 Jul 2012 30,632 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre starting to perish on outer wall

Pass 1 Jul 2011 28,217 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 26,171 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 21 Jul 2009 23,809 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 21,740 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 SNN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 KC05 SNN, 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 KC05 SNN registered?

KC05 SNN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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