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KP05 HUO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

85,863 mi
Last recorded85,863 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 HUO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 85,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn and tyre cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn and tyre cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 85,709 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn and tyre cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn and tyre cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 83,755 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 83,605 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 79,963 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 77,033 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 76,147 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 74,008 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2021 74,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 72,783 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 69,991 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

small chip in front windscreen

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 8 Apr 2019 69,991 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

small chip in front windscreen

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Apr 2018 65,826 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

small chip in windscreen

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 31 Mar 2017 60,974 miles

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

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteiorate

Fail 31 Mar 2017 60,974 miles

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

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

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

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteiorate

Pass 6 Apr 2016 55,251 miles

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

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

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

spare wheel is flat

Fail 6 Apr 2016 55,251 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm missed shaped (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

spare wheel is flat

Pass 21 Apr 2015 50,406 miles

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

fuel flap is broken

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Apr 2014 44,583 miles

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

fuel flap is faulty

rear o/s lamp is damaged

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 9 Apr 2014 44,583 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

fuel flap is faulty

rear o/s lamp is damaged

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Apr 2013 39,119 miles

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

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

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

fuel flap is damaged

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 17 Apr 2012 34,245 miles

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

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear n/s tyre is starting to wear on edges

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

spare wheel is insecure

Pass 17 Apr 2012 34,245 miles

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

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

rear n/s tyre is starting to wear on edges

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

spare wheel is insecure

Pass 8 Apr 2011 30,942 miles

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

front brake pads starting to wear

fronty brake discs starting to wear

rear o/s indicater bulb starting to deteriorate in colour

Pass 20 Apr 2010 27,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads starting to wear

o/sn/s front tyres starting to wear

rear indicater bulbs starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Apr 2009 22,475 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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)

all steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Apr 2008 19,435 miles

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

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 HUO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 KP05 HUO, 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 HUO registered?

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

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