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KP05 VFY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,915 mi
Last recorded96,915 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 VFY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 96,915 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 96,911 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 88,741 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

VARIOUS OIL LEAKS

Fail 18 Jun 2015 88,741 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Engine management light on

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

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

Offside front tyre heavy shoulder wear

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective

Uneven application of rear brakes

VARIOUS OIL LEAKS

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HEAVY SHOULDER WEAR

Pass 3 Jun 2014 79,768 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust rear silencer mount broken

Pass 12 Jun 2013 70,203 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 63,678 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 63,678 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 25 May 2011 57,528 miles

rear silencer bracket deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2010 51,197 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

o/s front seatbelt deteriorated

oil filler cap missing

Pass 15 May 2009 40,647 miles

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

engine oil topped up by 1ltr to complete test

Fail 15 May 2009 40,647 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

engine oil topped up by 1ltr to complete test

Pass 27 May 2008 31,528 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 31,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VFY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VFY, 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 VFY registered?

KP05 VFY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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