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KD05 VXA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,975 mi
Last recorded142,975 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD05 VXA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 142,975 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 142,975 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 134,144 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 134,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 123,290 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Slight oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2016 112,710 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2015 102,531 miles

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

Oil leak

near side rear tyre getting low

Pass 14 Mar 2015 102,531 miles

Oil leak

near side rear tyre getting low

Pass 26 Mar 2014 91,583 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 79,098 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 66,153 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 52,941 miles

4 hub caps fitted

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

front discs worn

Pass 21 Mar 2011 52,941 miles

4 hub caps fitted

front discs worn

Fail 29 Mar 2010 39,845 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 39,845 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 31,000 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 30,996 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 24,862 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 VXA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VXA, 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 VXA registered?

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

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