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KR05 PFJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,935 mi
Last recorded154,935 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 154,935 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 150,264 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 145,925 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 144,636 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 144,553 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 133,613 miles

Nearside Rear Brake grabbing when applied

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 25 Jul 2017 133,609 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake grabbing when applied

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 22 Apr 2016 67,188 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 67,188 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 59,163 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 48,853 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 45,618 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 41,734 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 37,436 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 34,516 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 34,509 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 30,953 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 26,933 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 PFJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PFJ, 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 PFJ registered?

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

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