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KJ05 EFG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,002 mi
Last recorded126,002 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ05 EFG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2020 126,002 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2020 126,002 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 123,597 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 115,369 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 115,369 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 106,813 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 96,659 miles

Offside Front check strap broken

child seat

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 15 Sep 2016 96,659 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front check strap broken

child seat

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Sep 2015 84,941 miles

front brake discs very heavily lipped

Fail 18 Sep 2015 84,941 miles

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

front brake discs very heavily lipped

Pass 9 Apr 2015 83,620 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 79,061 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 79,061 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 73,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 73,666 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 66,848 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2012 66,848 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 60,271 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 60,245 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 53,311 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 44,375 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 44,363 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 35,626 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Feb 2008 33,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

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 EFG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EFG, 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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KJ05 EFG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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