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KJ05 DXK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

124,570 mi
Last recorded124,570 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ05 DXK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 124,570 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 124,536 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 104,908 miles

both front tyres on limit

Fail 13 Mar 2015 104,896 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine warning lamp and esp warning lamp on.

loud knocking noise when starting car.

nearside rear wheel hard to rotate.

offside wing mirror loose and glass cracked. secured on with tape.

turbo appears to be leaking.

Pass 4 Mar 2014 99,407 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 99,407 miles

Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 90,226 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2012 78,592 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 67,987 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 27 Feb 2010 59,193 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 59,181 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 48,173 miles

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

long handbrake travel

Fail 28 Feb 2009 48,173 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

long handbrake travel

Pass 7 Jan 2008 37,367 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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KJ05 DXK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KJ05 DXK, 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 KJ05 DXK registered?

KJ05 DXK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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