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KY05 GVD

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

166,571 mi
Last recorded166,571 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 GVD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2016 166,571 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

all tyres close to limit

Pass 10 Apr 2015 156,571 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 146,377 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 120,022 miles

A/C pump appears to be leaking

Both gearbox seals damp

N/S Trackrod end slight play

N/S/F tyre low on edges

O/S Drum stick slight play

O/S/F tyre waering edges

O/S/R tyre low and cracking

Wipers smearing

Fail 20 Mar 2013 120,022 miles

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

A/C pump appears to be leaking

Both gearbox seals damp

N/S Trackrod end slight play

N/S/F tyre low on edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S Drum stick slight play

O/S/F tyre waering edges

O/S/R tyre low and cracking

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Wipers smearing

Pass 19 Mar 2012 114,411 miles

NSF TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

SLIGHT PLAY IN RACK

Pass 15 Mar 2011 99,057 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2010 82,127 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r tyre slightly perished and outer sidewall chaffed

o/s/f door check strap broken

Pass 9 Mar 2010 82,127 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre slightly perished and outer sidewall chaffed

o/s/f door check strap broken

Pass 11 Mar 2009 64,453 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 47,979 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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 GVD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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