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KS05 KDU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

159,836 mi
Last recorded159,836 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 KDU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 159,836 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 159,836 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 136,708 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 136,708 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill within 30cm of drivers seat mounting (5.2.6)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 106,584 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 106,584 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 87,007 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 59,679 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 55,550 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine cover loose

Fail 13 Feb 2013 55,550 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

emissions high at time of mot test

engine cover loose

Pass 11 Feb 2012 51,590 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 47,813 miles

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

child/babyseat fitted to rear seat not allowing for a full inspection of the offside adult seatbelt

spare wheel tyre has a cut in sidewall and a replacement should be considered

Fail 11 Feb 2011 47,813 miles

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

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

child/babyseat fitted to rear seat not allowing for a full inspection of the offside adult seatbelt

spare wheel tyre has a cut in sidewall and a replacement should be considered

Pass 13 Feb 2010 44,153 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 41,073 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 35,500 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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KS05 KDU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KDU, 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 KDU registered?

KS05 KDU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is KS05 KDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS05 KDU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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