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DS54 KFF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

104,837 mi
Last recorded104,837 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS54 KFF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 104,837 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 99,248 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 99,248 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 95,726 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 95,726 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 89,330 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2014 89,327 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 77,449 miles

handbrake needs attension

Fail 27 Mar 2012 67,856 miles

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

nearside front tyre on the outter edge wearing low, will need replacing in the near future

nearside rear shockabsorber dust cover split

offside and nearside front brake discs starting to corrode on the inner sides

offside rear indicator starting to discolour

Pass 27 Mar 2012 67,856 miles

nearside front tyre on the outter edge wearing low, will need replacing in the near future

nearside rear shockabsorber dust cover split

offside and nearside front brake discs starting to corrode on the inner sides

offside rear indicator starting to discolour

Pass 8 Mar 2011 64,150 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 64,150 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlights set on no 2

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 58,925 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 51,117 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 51,117 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 39,506 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 39,506 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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DS54 KFF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DS54 KFF, 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 DS54 KFF registered?

DS54 KFF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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