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KP05 VNN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,044 mi
Last recorded115,044 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 VNN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 115,044 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Various (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust corroded

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

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated X2 (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leaks

Strut top mounts heavily worn

Pass 5 Aug 2020 112,811 miles

Front strut top mounts worn/rough

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaks

Pass 2 May 2019 108,777 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 108,766 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative At Idle (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 105,282 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 101,525 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front, need changing (4.1.E.1)

steering heavy

Fail 26 Apr 2017 101,525 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front, need changing (4.1.E.1)

steering heavy

steering heavy

Pass 27 Apr 2016 97,315 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 97,315 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 May 2015 93,540 miles

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

tracking

Fail 2 May 2015 93,540 miles

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

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)

tracking

Pass 3 May 2014 90,113 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 87,280 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 78,831 miles

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn too limits/

Pass 26 Apr 2012 78,831 miles

both front tyres worn too limits/

Pass 4 Apr 2011 69,463 miles

rear exhaust strap deteriating

Pass 29 Apr 2010 60,498 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 60,498 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 49,776 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 37,818 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 VNN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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