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KY05 HPP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

160,989 mi
Last recorded160,989 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 HPP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 160,989 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 160,989 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 146,153 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 128,198 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 128,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both white (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater incorrect colour Both white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 109,233 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 109,233 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 101,874 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 101,679 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 92,454 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 84,335 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 73,768 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 68,761 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 68,504 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 23 Apr 2012 60,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 60,866 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 52,461 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2010 44,349 miles

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

off side front tyre worn on inner edges

Fail 29 Mar 2010 44,349 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

off side front tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Apr 2009 38,742 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 33,061 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 33,025 miles

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

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

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

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 HPP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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