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KC05 SVT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

101,109 mi
Last recorded101,109 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 SVT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 101,109 miles

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

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer, strap corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 101,107 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer, strap corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 100,085 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer exhaust strap (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2020 100,083 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer exhaust strap (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 98,534 miles

Front underneath cover loose

Pass 6 Sep 2017 94,820 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 87,368 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 87,368 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 75,224 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 75,224 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 66,458 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 66,455 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 58,855 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 58,855 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 49,343 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 49,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 40,362 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 27,920 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 21,347 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 15,195 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 SVT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SVT, 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 SVT registered?

KC05 SVT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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