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KT05 RYC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

93,335 mi
Last recorded93,335 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT05 RYC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 93,335 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 93,031 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer body sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked ball joint (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 84,545 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

o/s/f seat runner worn

Fail 7 Dec 2015 84,488 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

o/s/f seat runner worn

Pass 1 Dec 2014 78,567 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 78,567 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 74,294 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 74,294 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 67,157 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 67,157 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 60,404 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 53,174 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

Fail 7 Dec 2010 53,174 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 48,053 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 39,762 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 39,762 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 31,474 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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KT05 RYC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 KT05 RYC, 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 KT05 RYC registered?

KT05 RYC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 April 2005.

Is KT05 RYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KT05 RYC shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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