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KJ05 UKG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

159,271 mi
Last recorded159,271 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ05 UKG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 159,271 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 159,267 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 156,896 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 156,896 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 151,754 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 148,886 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 148,885 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 144,229 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 144,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 128,467 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 128,467 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 94,073 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 93,949 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 65,952 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2009 65,952 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 51,191 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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KJ05 UKG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 KJ05 UKG, 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 KJ05 UKG registered?

KJ05 UKG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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