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KR05 HXB

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

132,822 mi
Last recorded132,822 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 HXB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 132,822 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside door damaged

Pass 29 Aug 2025 132,319 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underseal evident (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 128,418 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm of tread also slightly cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Various underbody components corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2023 122,639 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 115,629 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 109,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 102,478 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 102,462 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 95,570 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 90,377 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 85,437 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 78,533 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 71,657 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 63,169 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 55,847 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 49,912 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 44,442 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 38,975 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 33,008 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 26,493 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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KR05 HXB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 KR05 HXB, 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 HXB registered?

KR05 HXB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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