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KH05 OAJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

113,328 mi
Last recorded113,328 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH05 OAJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 113,328 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 113,328 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 111,548 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 110,670 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 110,670 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour new bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 107,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 102,843 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 102,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2017 97,645 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 97,645 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 92,043 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 92,043 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 87,314 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 80,745 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 80,745 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 72,903 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 64,828 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 57,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 57,033 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2010 49,918 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 May 2010 49,918 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 May 2009 42,033 miles

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

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing

Pass 29 Apr 2008 34,327 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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KH05 OAJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KH05 OAJ, 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 KH05 OAJ registered?

KH05 OAJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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