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KL05 DGU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,325 mi
Last recorded175,325 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL05 DGU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 175,325 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge from inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 172,711 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

both track rod end dust cover deteriorated

engine management light on

nearside wiper blade defective

Pass 23 Nov 2018 122,522 miles

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 122,522 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 122,052 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

nearside sill corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2017 122,052 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

nearside sill corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2016 121,219 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded In wheel arch at hose union (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded In wheel arch at hose union (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Suspect offside inner rack joint (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 121,219 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded In wheel arch at hose union (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded In wheel arch at hose union (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Suspect offside inner rack joint (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 105,507 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside parking brake low breaking effort

Fail 5 Nov 2015 105,507 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside parking brake low breaking effort

Pass 1 Apr 2015 103,081 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 97,433 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 92,109 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2012 83,724 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 83,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 73,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 73,008 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 63,116 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 53,156 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 41,011 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 41,010 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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KL05 DGU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KL05 DGU, 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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KL05 DGU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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