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KP05 HLJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

229,066 mi
Last recorded229,066 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 HLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 229,066 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 229,066 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 215,181 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 215,167 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 203,791 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to n/s/r outer sill.

Pass 25 Jun 2020 190,423 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 190,423 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 175,658 miles

corrosion to outer sills

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 5 Apr 2018 160,082 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 159,604 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 147,128 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 133,903 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 119,284 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 118,956 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 118,956 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 107,472 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 94,064 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 94,064 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

engine oil cap missing

Pass 3 Mar 2011 82,596 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 69,086 miles

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

oil cap missing

Pass 3 Mar 2009 56,782 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 56,782 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 44,157 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 44,157 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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KP05 HLJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 KP05 HLJ, 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 KP05 HLJ registered?

KP05 HLJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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