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KD05 BYH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests32 (17 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate53.1%

Mileage

245,634 mi
Last recorded245,634 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD05 BYH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 15 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2025 245,634 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill - appears to have been filled with body filler (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Came back on when bonnet closed - went off again with light cycle (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65R15 - Small cut in the tread - ply/cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65R15 - Small cut in the tread - ply/cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil dipstick broken - unable to take oil temperature

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

Tailgate difficult to open - trim loose and flimsy

Pass 7 Aug 2024 239,637 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2024 239,637 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 234,547 miles

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

underneath of car at rear covered in undersill

Fail 7 Aug 2023 234,547 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation and has a low effort. (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

underneath of car at rear covered in undersill

Pass 8 Aug 2022 228,603 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 224,643 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 224,643 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake requires attention. slightly lagging in operation.

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 219,532 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 219,532 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working all actions all work the rear washer. (3.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect also bulb appears loose. (4.1.2 (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))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 206,865 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside front & rear outer sills corroded. Metal crumbling under paint protection.

Rear inner sills corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2018 186,926 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Wipers smearing

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 186,926 miles

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Wipers smearing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread inner edge - 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 172,670 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 172,670 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' offside sun visor (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 159,588 miles

one segment of high level brake light not working

Fail 26 Jul 2016 159,588 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven nearside slower to react (3.7.B.2)

Offside Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

one segment of high level brake light not working

Pass 23 Jul 2015 145,397 miles

nearside rear tyre 3mm

Fail 23 Jul 2015 145,397 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 28 Jul 2014 128,856 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jul 2014 128,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2013 112,884 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Aug 2013 112,884 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2012 99,729 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 99,729 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front wiper blades worn

rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

Fail 1 Mar 2011 73,534 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 73,534 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 58,544 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 58,454 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 43,524 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 12 Mar 2009 43,365 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 14 Mar 2008 29,225 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

front brake pads appear worn low

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 BYH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.1%.

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 KD05 BYH, 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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KD05 BYH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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