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P70 KRS

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,686 mi
Last recorded92,686 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP70 KRS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 92,686 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 87,442 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 81,794 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres on 3mm approx / cracks around treads and worn badly on edges / advise attention

cracks around both rear tyres and worn on edges

light under vehicle corrosion

Fail 20 Nov 2017 81,724 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres on 3mm approx / cracks around treads and worn badly on edges / advise attention

cracks around both rear tyres and worn on edges

light under vehicle corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2016 75,442 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

intermittent fault on head light leveler

Fail 21 Nov 2016 75,411 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 61% on park brake / nearside slow in operation (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

intermittent fault on head light leveler

Pass 23 Nov 2015 68,912 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 63,415 miles

nearside rear tyres worn close to wearbars

rear exhaust braket snapped

Pass 26 Nov 2013 57,479 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Nov 2013 57,466 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2012 52,511 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2011 46,517 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 39,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 39,900 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 34,318 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 23,363 miles

Both front tyres worn on the inside edges

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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P70 KRS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P70 KRS, 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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P70 KRS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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