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KC05 SVN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

66,326 mi
Last recorded66,326 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 66,326 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear light cluster secured with tape

Fail 9 Mar 2019 66,034 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Slight play in both front anti-roll bar link rods

Pass 4 Oct 2017 52,350 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 46,597 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 37,739 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 32,364 miles

wheel trims fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2014 32,364 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wheel trims fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2013 29,594 miles

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

O/S/F Tyre perished

Fail 13 Jul 2013 29,558 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

O/S/F Tyre perished

Pass 7 Jul 2012 26,864 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 26,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 23,656 miles

Both front tyres perished

N/S/R tyre perished

Pass 29 May 2010 21,119 miles

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

nearside front tyre has cuts and worn on edge

nearside rear tyre has deep cut in tread and side wall starting to perish

offside front tyre has cuts and worn on edge

Pass 28 May 2009 18,537 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 18,516 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2008 15,300 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 SVN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SVN, 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 SVN registered?

KC05 SVN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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