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KS05 GKK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

111,329 mi
Last recorded111,329 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 GKK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 May 2017 111,329 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle arch lining insecure and rubbing on tyre when on lock (2.2.D.2a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front seat pivoting slightly

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

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres perishing within tread

Pass 1 Jun 2016 97,290 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front seat pivoting

Offside Front tyre has a nail

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

both rear tyres perishing within tread

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Fail 24 May 2016 97,288 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front seat pivoting

Offside Front tyre has a nail

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

Rear wiper blade missing

both rear tyres perishing within tread

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 7 Apr 2015 84,050 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 78,835 miles

drivers seat has slight movement in it

Pass 9 Jul 2013 71,083 miles

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

slight movement in drivers seat

Pass 21 Jul 2012 65,344 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 60,011 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2011 60,011 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 52,132 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 52,132 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 43,833 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 43,829 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 32,128 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 GKK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GKK, 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 GKK registered?

KS05 GKK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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