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KC05 SPX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,563 mi
Last recorded87,563 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 SPX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 87,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle corroded

Pass 23 May 2018 87,406 miles

rear axle corroded

Fail 22 May 2018 87,405 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 8 May 2017 85,173 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside Front worn on both edges

Fail 8 May 2017 85,167 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside Front worn on both edges

Pass 18 May 2016 81,917 miles

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

low readings from parking brakes

Pass 14 May 2015 76,369 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 76,365 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 20 May 2014 69,557 miles

rear tyres have deep cuts in tread

Fail 20 May 2014 69,557 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear exhaust silencer support band broken

rear tyres have deep cuts in tread

Pass 15 May 2013 62,489 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer support band broken

Pass 21 May 2012 55,243 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer support band broken

Pass 18 May 2011 47,172 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 38,575 miles

cuts in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 May 2009 30,127 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 30,127 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 22,055 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 SPX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel 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 KC05 SPX, 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 SPX registered?

KC05 SPX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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