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KS05 GKF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,758 mi
Last recorded127,758 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 GKF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 127,758 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 124,555 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 124,554 miles

Brake hose modified and seriously weakened no flexi fitted (3.6.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 117,942 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

o/s/r No plate light loose

Pass 9 Jun 2014 109,153 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 109,153 miles

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

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2013 91,829 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 91,748 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 77,943 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 77,943 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 60,477 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 60,477 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 38,020 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 30,333 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 30,229 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 23,390 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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KS05 GKF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc 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 KS05 GKF, 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 KS05 GKF registered?

KS05 GKF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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