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KY05 GVO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,123 mi
Last recorded149,123 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 GVO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 149,123 miles

General body work damage

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 May 2015 149,123 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

General body work damage

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 May 2014 123,092 miles

Bodywork damage to front & rear

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 1 May 2014 123,092 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Bodywork damage to front & rear

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 27 Apr 2013 109,462 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

bodywork damage

Pass 24 Apr 2012 93,644 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 78,376 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 63,749 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 47,167 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 46,750 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 34,232 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2008 34,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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 GVO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KY05 GVO registered?

KY05 GVO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is KY05 GVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY05 GVO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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