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KB05 KXU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,088 mi
Last recorded91,088 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB05 KXU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 91,088 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 91,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 83,288 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 75,596 miles

Nearside Inner Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 75,596 miles

Nearside Inner Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working LLB 501 (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working LLB 380 (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 65,815 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 56,300 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 54,930 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 51,041 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 46,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 46,092 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 39,628 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 39,628 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 31,760 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 31,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 22,693 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 22,693 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 15,975 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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KB05 KXU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KB05 KXU, 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 KB05 KXU registered?

KB05 KXU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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