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KN05 JXL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

149,809 mi
Last recorded149,809 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 JXL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 149,809 miles

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 149,809 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 141,268 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 133,400 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 133,400 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 133,415 miles

All brakes rusty,vehicle has been standing.

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside steering rack worn.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 133,415 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

All brakes rusty,vehicle has been standing.

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside steering rack worn.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2014 132,659 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 May 2013 127,927 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 18 May 2013 127,920 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 19 Mar 2012 123,762 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 123,762 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 109,626 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 109,377 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 94,976 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 94,976 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 8 Apr 2010 84,642 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 84,137 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

engine cover laying on engine /mountings broken

Pass 8 Apr 2009 57,270 miles

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

n/s mirror glass cracked

Fail 7 Apr 2009 57,270 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 10 Apr 2008 32,913 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 JXL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 JXL, 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 JXL registered?

KN05 JXL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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