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KR05 HVZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,843 mi
Last recorded118,843 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 118,843 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 118,810 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 100,931 miles

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

suspect cat converter removed

suspect quality of welding repairs

Fail 20 May 2016 100,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

suspect cat converter removed

Pass 6 May 2015 83,208 miles

nearside, front of outer sill excessively corroded

Pass 13 May 2014 75,199 miles

nearside front of outer sill excessively corroded

Fail 12 May 2014 75,176 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front of outer sill excessively corroded

Pass 10 May 2013 68,123 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres perishing

Fail 11 May 2012 60,325 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 60,325 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 54,556 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 54,556 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 47,458 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 47,458 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 39,471 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 31,683 miles

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

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 HVZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HVZ, 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 HVZ registered?

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

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