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KY05 HNZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

153,813 mi
Last recorded153,813 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 HNZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2015 153,813 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front tyre has a cut but not showing ply or cords

Pass 18 Mar 2014 141,161 miles

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

slight wear in inner rack joints

Fail 11 Mar 2014 141,136 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

slight wear in inner rack joints

Pass 19 Feb 2013 128,897 miles

rear wiper arm missing

Fail 19 Feb 2013 128,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear wiper arm missing

Pass 6 Mar 2012 115,386 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 115,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 15 Feb 2011 99,587 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 99,587 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 86,232 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 86,232 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 69,118 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 69,118 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 54,911 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 54,911 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 HNZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 HNZ, 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 HNZ registered?

KY05 HNZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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