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KY05 BPV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

117,442 mi
Last recorded117,442 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 BPV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 117,442 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 117,442 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 109,429 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 101,281 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 101,277 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cut in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 93,971 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

undertray fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2016 86,545 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

child seats loose on rear seat

Fail 1 Nov 2016 86,545 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

child seats loose on rear seat

Pass 14 Sep 2015 77,032 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre cracking in sidewall

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in sidewall

engine cover + undertray fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2014 70,134 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Sep 2014 70,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fluid leak o/s/r wheel

Fail 19 Sep 2013 64,389 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 64,389 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 57,613 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 57,613 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 45,419 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 45,419 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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KY05 BPV 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 KY05 BPV, 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 KY05 BPV registered?

KY05 BPV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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