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CK05 KUS

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,955 mi
Last recorded165,955 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 KUS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 165,955 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 165,950 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both link arms top ball joint dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake calliper leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appears low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 163,094 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 161,256 miles

Both front tyre treads starting to crack quite bad

Slight play in both upper ball joints on anti roll bar links

Pass 13 Mar 2020 160,283 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play top ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn more on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play top ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 156,807 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 156,692 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 152,623 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 148,612 miles

both front discs worn close to designed wear limit

Fail 7 Mar 2017 148,603 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

both front discs worn close to designed wear limit

Pass 7 Mar 2016 144,184 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 139,158 miles

rear box mounting deterated

Pass 7 Mar 2014 132,454 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 127,578 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 122,122 miles

both front brake discs slightly lipped

front brake pads appear to be getting low

Pass 21 Mar 2011 102,222 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 102,222 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 70,718 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 45,098 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 13,990 miles

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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CK05 KUS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CK05 KUS, 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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CK05 KUS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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