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KY05 GRU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,861 mi
Last recorded152,861 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 152,861 miles

BRAKE PIPES ARE STARTING TO CORRODE

EXHAUST CORRODING

Fail 22 Jan 2018 152,796 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ALL FOUR (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE

EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 12 Jan 2017 140,883 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 130,789 miles

o/s/r/ child seat fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2016 130,751 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded full sill holed and coroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded full sill holed and coroded (5.2.6)

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

o/s/r/ child seat fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2015 119,591 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 119,591 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 107,140 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 96,525 miles

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

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

exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 29 Nov 2011 85,247 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 85,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 73,260 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 73,260 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 61,967 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 46,804 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 GRU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GRU, 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 GRU registered?

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

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