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KY05 HPO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,678 mi
Last recorded104,678 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2021 104,678 miles

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting hole in lower outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering lower outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front indicator lense missing

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front indicator lense missing

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 103,512 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 101,225 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive diff seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight stone chip damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 101,223 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight stone chip damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 93,492 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak gearbox seal ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and bracket (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 89,918 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened drop link (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 86,582 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2015 86,582 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2015 86,572 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 82,372 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 77,857 miles

o/s/r/ tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2012 74,184 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 64,551 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 50,021 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 37,011 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 21,832 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 19,590 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 19,590 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 HPO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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