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KR05 HVS

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,652 mi
Last recorded128,652 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 HVS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 128,652 miles

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

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

slight damage to front sub frame

Fail 28 Nov 2018 128,652 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

slight damage to front sub frame

Pass 21 Nov 2017 116,478 miles

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

Front cross member damaged

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2017 116,478 miles

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

Front cross member damaged

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2016 103,438 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 103,436 miles

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)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 90,615 miles

engine oil filler cap missing

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2015 89,767 miles

oil leak on engine

Fail 28 Aug 2015 89,767 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 3 Nov 2014 86,092 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2013 77,471 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 69,436 miles

front number plate poor cond;

n/s mirror insecure

Pass 24 May 2011 57,307 miles

front brake discs worn inner

n/s door mirror damage

rear wiper split

Fail 24 May 2011 57,307 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs worn inner

n/s door mirror damage

rear wiper split

Pass 21 Jun 2010 50,739 miles

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

front number plate cracked

nearside front door mirror damage bin repaired

Pass 19 Jun 2009 43,511 miles

nearside door temp repair

Fail 19 Jun 2009 43,511 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside door temp repair

Pass 5 Jun 2008 35,189 miles

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)

front number plate cracked

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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KR05 HVS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 KR05 HVS, 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 KR05 HVS registered?

KR05 HVS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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