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KP05 VNL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

144,584 mi
Last recorded144,584 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 VNL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 144,584 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

windscreen cracked nsf

Fail 7 Aug 2019 144,584 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

windscreen cracked nsf

Pass 1 Aug 2018 124,434 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 124,434 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

exhaust rattle

front tyres poor/perished

Pass 17 Jul 2017 106,790 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 99,453 miles

Rear shocks rusty at top

Pass 23 Jul 2015 91,939 miles

front sill section weak

Fail 17 Jul 2015 91,848 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front sill section weak

handbrake travel

Pass 8 Jul 2014 82,354 miles

rear shock covers missing

rear shocks rusty at the top part of the travel

Fail 1 Jul 2014 82,182 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

four of the tow bar bolts are secure and have locking devices but may pull through the holes as no washers fitted

rear shock covers missing

rear shocks rusty at the top part of the travel

Pass 23 Jul 2013 72,688 miles

rear brakes out of balance

rear shock covers deteriorating

Pass 2 Aug 2011 44,523 miles

n/s/f tyre worn very low on the edge

rear shock covers are in poor condition

rear tyres are perished

side repeaters and rear indicators are going white

Pass 21 Jul 2010 36,371 miles

o/s steering rack boot is blown up , may be oil so recommend boot off to check , (no oil leak at the time of the test)

slight perishing on the rear tyres

Pass 6 Aug 2009 29,476 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 27,465 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 27,465 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 21,730 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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KP05 VNL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VNL, 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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KP05 VNL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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