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KF05 LYT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

133,667 mi
Last recorded133,667 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF05 LYT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2022 133,667 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp right indicators dont work without lights on (4.4.3 (b))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working when lights turned off (7.7 (a))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 25 Feb 2021 128,459 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 126,169 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

middle exhaust hanger corroded.

Fail 1 Nov 2019 126,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

middle exhaust hanger corroded.

Pass 23 Oct 2018 122,119 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pedal rubber anti slip pad missing but metal pedal ridged

Fail 23 Oct 2018 122,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pedal rubber anti slip pad missing but metal pedal ridged

Pass 28 Oct 2017 118,674 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre is low on the edges of tread

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 118,673 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure centre (6.2.A.1)

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure centre (5.2.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre is low on the edges of tread

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 115,225 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill starting to corrode (5.2.6)

Offside Front tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

slightly different colour headlamp bulbs fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2016 115,215 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill by seat mounting (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill starting to corrode (5.2.6)

Offside Front tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

slightly different colour headlamp bulbs fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2015 111,057 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer wall but no cord is exposed

Fail 20 Oct 2015 111,050 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer wall but no cord is exposed

Pass 26 May 2015 109,563 miles

Nearside front tyre has a small cut on outer wall.

Pass 27 May 2014 103,635 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage greater than 40mm outside of zone A but does not affect the drivers view of the road.

Fail 27 May 2014 103,635 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2013 96,553 miles

Nearside 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 10 May 2012 90,071 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Rear silencer braket corroded off but system still adequately supported

Pass 15 Apr 2011 83,791 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 75,740 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 63,011 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 18 Mar 2009 63,011 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 48,340 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 48,337 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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KF05 LYT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 KF05 LYT, 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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KF05 LYT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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