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KY05 KNC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

170,404 mi
Last recorded170,404 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 KNC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 170,404 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 157,344 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 157,344 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 142,446 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 142,446 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 127,970 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 115,184 miles

advise n/s/f wheel trim missing

Fail 26 Jun 2013 115,184 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

advise n/s/f wheel trim missing

advise o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 25 Jul 2012 102,755 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 102,754 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake pads low

front tyres bold on edges

Fail 28 Jul 2011 85,818 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise both nearside wheel trims missing

Pass 28 Jul 2011 85,818 miles

advise both nearside wheel trims missing

Pass 12 Jul 2010 62,880 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 53,265 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 53,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 May 2008

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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 KNC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KNC, 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 KNC registered?

KY05 KNC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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