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KP05 YXV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,015 mi
Last recorded111,015 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 YXV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 111,015 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear strap on silencer broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 103,357 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective rear on silencer broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 100,156 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres sidewall perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

intake pipe loose on turbo

rear axle corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2020 100,079 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres sidewall perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

intake pipe loose on turbo

rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2019 95,954 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both fronts and nearside rear tyres perished

rear exhaust strap broken

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2019 95,954 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both fronts and nearside rear tyres perished

rear exhaust strap broken

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2018 91,871 miles

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear exhaust strap broken

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2017 88,006 miles

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear exhaust strap broken

manifold heat shields loose

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2017 87,888 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear exhaust strap broken

manifold heat shields loose

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2016 82,951 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear tyres perishing

both front outer sills corroded

engine covers and under trays fitted

manifold heat shields loose

rear exhaust strap broken

Fail 6 Jan 2016 82,951 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted

manifold heat shields loose

rear exhaust strap broken

Rear tyres perishing

both front outer sills corroded

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 77,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front outer sills corroded

manifold heat sheilds loose

rear exhaust strap broken

rear tyres perished/splitting

slight bind n/s/f brake

Pass 6 Jan 2015 77,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front outer sills corroded

manifold heat sheilds loose

rear exhaust strap broken

rear tyres perished/splitting

slight bind n/s/f brake

Pass 7 Jan 2014 71,666 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front outer sills corroded

exhaust manifold heat sheild loose

rear exhaust strap broken

slight bind n/s/f brake

Pass 3 Jan 2013 67,984 miles

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

both front outer sills corroded

exhaust manifold heat sheild loose

n/s/f brake slight bind

rear exhaust strap broken

Fail 3 Jan 2013 67,980 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

both front outer sills corroded

exhaust manifold heat sheild loose

n/s/f brake slight bind

rear exhaust strap broken

Fail 10 Jan 2012 65,072 miles

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

exhaust manifold heat sheilds loose

rear exhaust strap broken

slight bind n/s/f and rear brakes

Pass 10 Jan 2012 65,072 miles

exhaust manifold heat sheilds loose

rear exhaust strap broken

slight bind n/s/f and rear brakes

Pass 7 Jan 2011 60,633 miles

rear exhaust strap broken

Pass 8 Jan 2010 57,215 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 53,119 miles

slight stone chip damage to windscreen

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 YXV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YXV, 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 YXV registered?

KP05 YXV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 May 2005.

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