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KD05 BXZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

223,603 mi
Last recorded223,603 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD05 BXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 223,603 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine management light on

nearside rear seatbelt intermittent coming out

offside inner sill repaired, unsure of quality of repair

offside rear backing plate damp

Fail 15 Mar 2022 223,286 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine management light on

nearside rear seatbelt intermittent coming out

offside inner sill repaired, unsure of quality of repair

Pass 12 Mar 2021 217,154 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 216,641 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 213,646 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 212,539 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt slow on release

Pass 23 Mar 2017 210,767 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 208,966 miles

corrosion n/s and o/s outer sill

Pass 18 Mar 2015 195,239 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 172,747 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 148,818 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 134,525 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 113,807 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 89,552 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 89,345 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 59,146 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 30,373 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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KD05 BXZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 KD05 BXZ, 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 KD05 BXZ registered?

KD05 BXZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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