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KK05 NFJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

15,269 mi
Last recorded15,269 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKK05 NFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 15,269 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2026 225,443 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides has lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 218,346 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 212,345 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 205,260 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc very rusty

Pass 12 Jul 2022 199,452 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 193,198 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 193,184 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2020 188,195 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 188,195 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure Exhaust mounting bracket rusted away (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 183,963 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 177,006 miles

Offside Front seat loose on mounting points or hinges

Pass 3 Jul 2017 170,174 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 170,159 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 160,748 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes have a small amount of play (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 160,748 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes have a small amount of play (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 151,396 miles

O/S/F seat loose

Fail 10 Jul 2015 151,396 miles

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

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

O/S/F seat loose

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Wirring hanging down on rear exhaust tail pipe

Pass 4 Jul 2014 137,535 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 137,535 miles

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

Bad engine oil leaks, leaking back onto exhaust pipe

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 126,848 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2013 126,848 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2012 111,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 111,669 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 96,096 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 80,497 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 64,589 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 48,452 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 48,083 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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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KK05 NFJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 KK05 NFJ, 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 KK05 NFJ registered?

KK05 NFJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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