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KJ05 ULX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

132,300 mi
Last recorded132,300 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 132,300 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

fuel filler pipe has a repair

Fail 13 Jan 2026 132,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front shock pinch bolt incorrectly fitted

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 124,117 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. osr slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 113,897 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 113,781 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 110,299 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2023 110,299 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 106,164 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 103,362 miles

head light lenses cloudy and front indicators loosing their colour

Fail 10 Feb 2021 103,362 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

head light lenses cloudy and front indicators loosing their colour

Pass 20 Feb 2020 100,358 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 100,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 97,842 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 19 Feb 2019 97,842 miles

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 31 Jan 2018 95,292 miles

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

n/s/f tyre perished

Fail 25 Jan 2018 95,292 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 24 Jan 2017 92,940 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 90,160 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 86,733 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 81,830 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 78,426 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 74,382 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 67,905 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside front tyre outer edge worn

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 57,075 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 57,075 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 43,928 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

nearside wiper starting to split

Pass 11 Mar 2008 25,982 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Mar 2008 25,982 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ULX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 ULX, 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 ULX registered?

KJ05 ULX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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