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YK05 KOD

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

143,512 mi
Last recorded143,512 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 KOD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 143,512 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 100,069 miles

oil lavel very low

Fail 21 Oct 2015 100,069 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working n/s+o/s rear no plate light not working (1.1.C.1d)

oil lavel very low

Pass 12 Sep 2014 93,414 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 93,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine managment light on

Fail 4 Oct 2013 85,896 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 85,896 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 75,684 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 75,684 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 57,203 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 45,944 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 45,842 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 33,919 miles

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

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

Rear 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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YK05 KOD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YK05 KOD, 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 YK05 KOD registered?

YK05 KOD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 March 2005.

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