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KD05 TYT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,785 mi
Last recorded192,785 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD05 TYT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 192,785 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 192,785 miles

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) TRACK ROD END WORN (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 188,867 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 187,717 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 186,902 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 186,902 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 185,736 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 185,736 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 182,762 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 182,323 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 182,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel low (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2018 173,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view mounting taped up (8.1.2a)

Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 173,966 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view mounting taped up (8.1.2a)

Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 163,824 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front outer sill corroded

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

Fail 4 Mar 2017 163,824 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front outer sill corroded

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 156,184 miles

both front tyres cracked and worn on edges

n/s and o/s outer sills corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2015 144,004 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Mar 2014 133,727 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 133,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 116,231 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 116,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 96,952 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 78,248 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 78,246 miles

slight play in n/s rack end

Fail 7 May 2010 78,246 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight play in n/s rack end

Pass 18 Mar 2009 63,027 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 47,296 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 TYT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TYT, 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 TYT registered?

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

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