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KY05 HOJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

117,241 mi
Last recorded117,241 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 HOJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 117,241 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Engine management light on indicating a fault

Gearbox oil leak

Fail 9 May 2018 117,241 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake excessively fluctuating Both front (3.7.B.3)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Engine management light on indicating a fault

Gearbox oil leak

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

Pass 9 May 2017 115,630 miles

EML on dash indicating a fault

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

Light misting of oil coming from engine/gearbox area

Nearside Front Wing mirror cracked

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 May 2017 115,629 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

EML on dash indicating a fault

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

Light misting of oil coming from engine/gearbox area

Nearside Front Wing mirror cracked

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2016 113,312 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 May 2015 108,722 miles

Exhaust bracket broken

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 19 May 2015 108,722 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Exhaust bracket broken

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 99,794 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 89,877 miles

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

Rear wiper torn.

Fail 3 Jun 2013

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear wiper torn.

Pass 6 Jun 2012 79,948 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 79,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 67,838 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 67,788 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 55,919 miles
Fail 31 May 2010 55,855 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 May 2009 43,666 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 43,611 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 9 May 2008 30,907 miles

engine hdi cover mounts split and insecure

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 9 May 2008 30,907 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine hdi cover mounts split and insecure

rear wiper blade worn

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 HOJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 HOJ, 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 HOJ registered?

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

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