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KR05 PDU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,271 mi
Last recorded95,271 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 PDU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2020 95,271 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both - split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At join with Hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 88,817 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 88,817 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 83,266 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 75,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit SHOULDERS ARE WORN VERY CLOSE TO PLY OR CORDS (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2016 75,024 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TOREAR MAIN PIPE (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit SHOULDERS ARE WORN VERY CLOSE TO PLY OR CORDS (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 64,033 miles

petrol flap insecure

Fail 24 Jan 2015 64,030 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Spare tyre defective

petrol flap insecure

Pass 2 Aug 2013 54,181 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside door mirror damaged

Small cut in nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 10 Jul 2012 48,596 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2011 43,755 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust back box mounting broken

Front brake discs worn on inner edge

Nearside door mirror insecure

Pass 14 Jul 2010 38,313 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 32,796 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 32,796 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 27,675 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 27,675 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 PDU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red 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 PDU, 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 PDU registered?

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

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