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KR05 HXS

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

99,430 mi
Last recorded99,430 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 HXS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 May 2019 99,430 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm / very worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm / very worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

oil filler cap missing

Pass 22 May 2018 92,367 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 90,432 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight movement in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2016 90,426 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also has movement in top joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight movement in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2015 79,455 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 79,175 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 67,870 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 67,692 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 58,522 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 58,509 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 49,734 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 49,588 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 42,311 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 42,311 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 40,126 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 23 Jun 2010 34,979 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 34,979 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front pads and discs worn

n/s/r tyre wall cracked

Pass 29 Jun 2009 29,898 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 25,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 25,225 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 HXS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 HXS, 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 HXS registered?

KR05 HXS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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