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KP05 HTE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

135,704 mi
Last recorded135,704 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 HTE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 135,704 miles

Number plate light lenses missing.

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 135,699 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp By brake light. (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Number plate light lenses missing.

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 135,350 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension beam and arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 135,350 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension beam and arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 131,992 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 129,307 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 126,695 miles

outer sill corred

Fail 24 Mar 2020 126,695 miles

outer sill corred

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 121,171 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 116,153 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 116,153 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 108,516 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 108,516 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 99,456 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 88,539 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2015 88,539 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 77,579 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2013 71,243 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 71,243 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 63,986 miles

slight play n/s/f anti roll bar link arm.

Fail 19 Mar 2012 63,985 miles

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

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

slight play n/s/f anti roll bar link arm.

Pass 10 May 2011 57,372 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 57,369 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 48,423 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 39,855 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 27,205 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)

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 HTE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 HTE, 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 HTE registered?

KP05 HTE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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