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KN05 LMY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,237 mi
Last recorded116,237 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 116,237 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 114,464 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Replace ASAP! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 114,464 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Replace ASAP! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 111,562 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 109,055 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 109,055 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing the screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 106,409 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH ! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Look VERY ! Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Door mirror unit damaged ()

Pass 16 Oct 2017 105,926 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 105,926 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 103,912 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 101,072 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 101,072 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 97,130 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust mount corroded and broken, but exhaust system still supported

Fail 7 May 2013 88,131 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2013 88,131 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 May 2012 77,819 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 67,040 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 57,636 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 48,460 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 36,928 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 LMY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LMY, 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 LMY registered?

KN05 LMY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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