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KK05 VYJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,540 mi
Last recorded86,540 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKK05 VYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 86,540 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 86,540 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 77,748 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 77,745 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 68,712 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 60,955 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 52,416 miles

front tyres wearing on edges ans starting to get low

o/s and n/s front lower armsinner rear mounting bushes splitting and slight movement

Fail 3 Feb 2014 52,416 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres wearing on edges ans starting to get low

o/s and n/s front lower armsinner rear mounting bushes splitting and slight movement

Pass 7 Feb 2013 44,946 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear wiper blade split

Fail 7 Feb 2013 44,946 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear wiper blade split

Pass 10 Feb 2012 38,525 miles

neareside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 9 Feb 2011 32,131 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

both side rear tyres sidewall cracking up

Pass 8 Feb 2010 26,871 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 26,357 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 20,204 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 20,204 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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KK05 VYJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KK05 VYJ, 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 KK05 VYJ registered?

KK05 VYJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 August 2005.

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