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KY05 CLV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

203,845 mi
Last recorded203,845 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 203,845 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 203,721 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 195,365 miles

engine top cover loose

Fail 24 Oct 2017 195,336 miles

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

Front Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

engine top cover loose

Pass 21 Oct 2016 184,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge also has nail in (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Pass 21 Oct 2015 174,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover missing

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover missing

Offside Rear tyre cracks , perishing & wearing low inner tyre tread area

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

bad engine oil leak covering steering rack , power steering hoses ,

engine management light on

front tyre sizes different to rear tyre sizes

fuel filler neck hose dark stains

power steering reservoir dampness base joint on to hose connection

power steering reservoir dampness stains around base .

rear exhaust mounting support bracket not connected to rear exhaust box

Fail 20 Oct 2015 174,036 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle when turning on full left hand lock (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread area (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover missing

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover missing

Offside Rear tyre cracks , perishing & wearing low inner tyre tread area

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

bad engine oil leak covering steering rack , power steering hoses ,

engine management light on

front tyre sizes different to rear tyre sizes

fuel filler neck hose dark stains

power steering reservoir dampness base joint on to hose connection

power steering reservoir dampness stains around base .

rear exhaust mounting support bracket not connected to rear exhaust box

Pass 26 Sep 2014 164,952 miles

o/s/f tre wearing on inner edge 195/65/15

o/s/r tyre perished

rear silencer support bracket broken

Fail 22 Sep 2014 164,952 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tre wearing on inner edge 195/65/15

o/s/r tyre perished

rear silencer support bracket broken

Pass 30 Sep 2013 156,343 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 142,758 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 142,758 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 140,203 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

engine management light on

nearside door sill damage

offside front tyre worn on inner eage

Pass 9 Mar 2011 140,203 miles

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

engine management light on

nearside door sill damage

offside front tyre worn on inner eage

Pass 1 Mar 2010 117,314 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 117,314 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2009 91,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 91,751 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 71,133 miles

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

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 CLV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 CLV, 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 CLV registered?

KY05 CLV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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