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KY05 GVP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,216 mi
Last recorded96,216 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 GVP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 96,216 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust box mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Jun 2018 96,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust box mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Nov 2016 87,510 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 28 Oct 2016 87,479 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 27 Oct 2015 83,342 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 74,635 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 67,432 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 67,428 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front tyres worn very low on edges

Pass 20 Jul 2012 62,676 miles

2 screws in o/s/r tyre

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

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

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

child seats fitted n/s/r and o/s/r,unable to check adult seat belts.

front brake pads appear very low

o/s wiper blade split

rear shock absorber lower mount bushes perishing

Fail 20 Jul 2012 62,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

2 screws in o/s/r tyre

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

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

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

child seats fitted n/s/r and o/s/r,unable to check adult seat belts.

front brake pads appear very low

o/s wiper blade split

rear shock absorber lower mount bushes perishing

Pass 20 Jul 2011 57,459 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge and worn to 2mm

nearside rear tyre badly perished and worn to 2mm

offside front wiper blade split

offside rear tyre badly perished and worn to 2mm

Pass 27 Jul 2010 52,145 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 44,741 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 42,729 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 42,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 39,357 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 GVP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GVP, 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 GVP registered?

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

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