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KA54 KGV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

158,016 mi
Last recorded158,016 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA54 KGV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 158,016 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 158,016 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 154,260 miles

Dip stick end broken off

Oil leak, but not excessive underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 154,260 miles

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

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

Dip stick end broken off

Oil leak, but not excessive underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 152,219 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 150,199 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Mar 2020 148,239 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 146,548 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 144,663 miles

Front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 144,663 miles

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

Front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Mar 2017 142,612 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifold cracked. (7.1.2)

Rear wiper blade broken.

Fail 8 Mar 2017 142,612 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifold cracked. (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade broken.

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides. (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 140,606 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifold has a slight leak. (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 140,606 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifold has a slight leak. (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 138,684 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Mar 2014 136,432 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 136,432 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 121,952 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 103,996 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 85,389 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 85,389 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 66,507 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 25 Feb 2009 50,092 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 36,283 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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KA54 KGV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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