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KJ05 ULH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

164,231 mi
Last recorded164,231 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ05 ULH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 164,231 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 164,230 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 128,552 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear exhaust strap corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2014 122,603 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 122,603 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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 25 Feb 2013 112,731 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust bracket snapped but exhaust still secure

Fail 25 Feb 2013 112,731 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust bracket snapped but exhaust still secure

Pass 17 Feb 2012 101,730 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 89,815 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 76,965 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 76,965 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 63,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 63,653 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 50,449 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 ULH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ULH, 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 ULH registered?

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

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