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KY05 CMV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

129,638 mi
Last recorded129,638 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 CMV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2019 129,638 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 122,772 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 114,714 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 101,557 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 93,829 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 92,684 miles

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

small cut on nearside front tyre side wall.not not deep enough to reach fabric advise replacement

Fail 3 Mar 2014 92,674 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

small cut on nearside front tyre side wall.not not deep enough to reach fabric advise replacement

Pass 6 Mar 2013 85,348 miles

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

rear exhaust strap broken

Pass 6 Mar 2012 76,727 miles

rear exhaust silencer bracket broken but still supported

Fail 28 Feb 2012 76,727 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer bracket broken but still supported

Pass 18 Feb 2011 67,368 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 54,616 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 42,669 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 30,566 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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KY05 CMV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CMV, 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 CMV registered?

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

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