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KN05 AXS

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

131,783 mi
Last recorded131,783 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 AXS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 131,783 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 126,501 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 117,941 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 112,260 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 112,201 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 108,005 miles

Nearside Front outer sill is holed, not prescribed area

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

Offside Front outer sill is corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2021 107,913 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front outer sill is corroded

Nearside Front outer sill is holed, not prescribed area

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 104,618 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outter sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 104,618 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outter sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 99,865 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 99,865 miles

Central Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 94,340 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 94,340 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 88,350 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 88,350 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 81,749 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 74,456 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 68,229 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 62,077 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 62,077 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 56,040 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 49,566 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 43,107 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 35,497 miles

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 28,319 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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KN05 AXS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 KN05 AXS, 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 KN05 AXS registered?

KN05 AXS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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