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KG05 YDM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,785 mi
Last recorded112,785 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG05 YDM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 112,785 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 94,685 miles

Engine covers fitted obstructing view of some components

Front Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear exhaust hanger broken but still secure

Fail 10 Mar 2018 94,685 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obstructing view of some components

Front Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear exhaust hanger broken but still secure

Pass 23 Mar 2017 86,504 miles

Rear exhaust clamp snapped. But system still supported.

covers and under trays.

Pass 18 Mar 2016 81,972 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 81,972 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate to dim (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 75,816 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 68,716 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside front tyre on 2mm and worn on inside edge

windscreen wipers smearing

Fail 18 Mar 2013 56,977 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 56,977 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 46,956 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 46,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 43,235 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 38,517 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 33,394 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 28,457 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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KG05 YDM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KG05 YDM, 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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KG05 YDM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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