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KB05 OFU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

131,730 mi
Last recorded131,730 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB05 OFU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 131,730 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 123,927 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 118,115 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 111,710 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 111,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 99,536 miles

both front brake discs wearing thin

long travel in handbrake lever

Pass 8 Jul 2009 92,492 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 82,924 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 81,092 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 OFU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KB05 OFU, 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 OFU registered?

KB05 OFU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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