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KY05 GUF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,952 mi
Last recorded95,952 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 GUF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 95,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 95,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 92,275 miles

advise both outer sills have heavy corrosion

Fail 16 Oct 2020 92,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

advise both outer sills have heavy corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2019 87,558 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 87,558 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 80,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sils (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 80,821 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

spare wheel hanger rattling

Pass 3 Oct 2017 72,910 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 66,551 miles

offside rear light has damage

rear exhaust hanger corroded away from exhaust

rear spare wheel hanger rattling

Pass 5 May 2016 65,974 miles

drivers door check strap noisy

rear exhaust hanger corroded away from exhaust

Fail 5 May 2016 65,974 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid unable to check wipers (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

drivers door check strap noisy

rear exhaust hanger corroded away from exhaust

Pass 8 May 2015 63,022 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer threaded areas.

slight damage to offside rear light unit

Fail 8 May 2015 63,022 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer threaded areas.

slight damage to offside rear light unit

Pass 12 May 2014 58,856 miles

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

no oil showing on dipstick

offside front tyre wearing very low on inner tread face

Pass 10 May 2013 54,396 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 54,382 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 47,569 miles

o/s/r side wall perished

Fail 26 Apr 2012 47,569 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

o/s/r side wall perished

Fail 13 May 2011 40,103 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2011 40,103 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 37,863 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 37,863 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 26,910 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 23,111 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 GUF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GUF, 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 GUF registered?

KY05 GUF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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