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KT05 VWJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

57,179 mi
Last recorded57,179 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT05 VWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 57,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear sill damaged

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint around pump (2.3.3b)

tape on rear number plate housing

Fail 5 Sep 2016 57,179 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear sill damaged

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint around pump (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 50,442 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre has slight cracking

Pass 12 Aug 2014 45,333 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s rear tyre has slight cracking

Fail 12 Aug 2014 45,331 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s rear tyre has slight cracking

Pass 24 Apr 2013 37,207 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 37,204 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 29,934 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 29,934 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 26,800 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 23,208 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 18,182 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 15,215 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 VWJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VWJ, 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 VWJ registered?

KT05 VWJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 July 2005.

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