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KP05 UPA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

68,476 mi
Last recorded68,476 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 UPA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 68,476 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi has slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 68,455 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi has slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 66,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

wipers starting to smear screen

Fail 4 Nov 2022 66,908 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 28 Oct 2021 65,257 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 65,237 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 64,125 miles

Clutch pedal rubber wearing smooth

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (4mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 62,159 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 62,159 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 59,145 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 59,142 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 11 Nov 2017 54,537 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 47,629 miles

part of centre exhaust mount missing, but system still supported

Pass 22 Apr 2015 45,287 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST BRACKET MISSING

Fail 22 Apr 2015 45,287 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST BRACKET MISSING

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 41,854 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 38,896 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 36,652 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 33,624 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 29,608 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 24,741 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 21,310 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 20,557 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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KP05 UPA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KP05 UPA, 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 KP05 UPA registered?

KP05 UPA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 June 2005.

Is KP05 UPA safe to buy?

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