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KN05 GXK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,684 mi
Last recorded120,684 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2020 120,684 miles

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 109,938 miles

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

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

Offside Front road spring seated in correctly

Fail 1 Apr 2019 109,838 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front road spring seated in correctly

Pass 17 Apr 2018 102,921 miles

Both sills in poor condition

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to legal limit on outer edge

Fail 17 Apr 2018 102,921 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both sills in poor condition

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to legal limit on outer edge

Pass 6 Apr 2017 96,441 miles

Exhaust rear section in poor condition.

Nearside & Offside sill in poor condition.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn low on outer edge (worn close to wear markers).

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 96,441 miles

Exhaust rear section in poor condition.

Nearside & Offside sill in poor condition.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn low on outer edge (worn close to wear markers).

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 89,471 miles

Undertray fitted obscuring the view of some items.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 89,471 miles

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

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

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

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

Undertray fitted obscuring the view of some items.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 83,413 miles

front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 10 Apr 2014 77,438 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 18 Apr 2013 71,535 miles

offside front fog lamp damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2012 64,743 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 64,743 miles

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

Rear exhaust bracket damaged/insecure

Pass 14 Apr 2011 58,202 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre deteriorated slightly

Pass 27 Apr 2010 51,863 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 45,324 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 31,912 miles

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

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 GXK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KN05 GXK, 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 GXK registered?

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

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