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KA54 KFF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

95,057 mi
Last recorded95,057 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA54 KFF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 95,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 85,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 76,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 69,276 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 66,488 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 66,488 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 63,892 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 12 Jan 2021 63,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wheel arch liner folde over and rubbing on tyre and spring (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 16 Jan 2020 62,386 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 62,382 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 58,891 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 58,887 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 55,390 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 55,390 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front tyre wearing badly on outer edges

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2017 52,024 miles

Nearside Rear & offside rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 23 Jan 2017 52,024 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear & offside rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 12 Jan 2016 47,515 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 47,510 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 43,355 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 38,201 miles

nose from rear wheel when brakes are applied, recommend remove rear wheels and ckeck rear brakes

Pass 15 Jan 2013 34,871 miles

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 15 Jan 2013 34,871 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 17 Jan 2012 30,302 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 30,302 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside front tyre deteriorated

offside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2011 26,758 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 22,317 miles

noise from rear wheels when braking

Pass 13 Jan 2009 19,223 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 19,222 miles

Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 14,539 miles

nsf tyre has deep cut in side wall, but not to cord.

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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KA54 KFF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 KA54 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 KA54 KFF registered?

KA54 KFF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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