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KY05 GVA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

97,857 mi
Last recorded97,857 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 GVA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 97,857 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 97,857 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 93,412 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 91,727 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 86,773 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2022 82,574 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 May 2022 82,574 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 May 2021 79,816 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2021 79,816 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2020 76,212 miles

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

Offside Front wiper blade deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 73,352 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 68,801 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 68,801 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre (7.1.1)

Pass 12 May 2017 64,799 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken (system still supported)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 12 May 2017 64,799 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken (system still supported)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively refill blade not fitted correctly (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 61,184 miles

rear exhaust bracket rusted off

Fail 16 May 2016 61,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust bracket rusted off

Pass 13 May 2015 58,103 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 58,103 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 54,609 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 49,252 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 49,252 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 42,771 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 42,771 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 36,389 miles

front brake pads low??

nearside front tyre vert close to inner wing guard on right hand lock

Pass 19 Mar 2010 31,711 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 31,711 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 27,853 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 24,523 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 GVA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 GVA, 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 GVA registered?

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

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