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KS05 JXG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

80,764 mi
Last recorded80,764 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 JXG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 80,764 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage above steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

brake pedal rubber missing

power steering pipes insecure at rear of engine

Fail 12 Jul 2018 80,763 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage above steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

brake pedal rubber missing

offside front tyre tread depth low on outer edge

power steering pipes insecure at rear of engine

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2017 78,986 miles

brake pedal rubber missing

brake pipes greaesd

Pass 28 Jun 2016 76,368 miles

power steering pipes insecure in engine bay

signs of leak from power steering pipe above rack

uneven rear tyre wear, tread depth low on outer edges

Fail 28 Jun 2016 76,366 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link rod (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

power steering pipes insecure in engine bay

signs of leak from power steering pipe above rack

uneven rear tyre wear, tread depth low on outer edges

Pass 23 Jun 2015 73,558 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 70,955 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

uneven tyre wear

Pass 18 Jul 2014 70,955 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

uneven tyre wear

Pass 6 Jul 2013 67,120 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 67,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre badly deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2012 63,489 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 63,489 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 58,491 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 58,491 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 50,042 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 41,273 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 41,273 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 16 Jul 2008 31,547 miles

nearside front tyre worn low

offside rear light unit cracked

Fail 16 Jul 2008 31,547 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

front brake disc's and pads wearing low

nearside front tyre worn low

offside rear light unit cracked

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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KS05 JXG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 KS05 JXG, 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 KS05 JXG registered?

KS05 JXG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 July 2005.

Is KS05 JXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS05 JXG shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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