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KS05 KEU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,314 mi
Last recorded112,314 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 112,314 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to the brake flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear main brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 112,314 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to the brake flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear main brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 102,164 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2016 102,164 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2015 92,984 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 92,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 81,036 miles

rear wiper split

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

brake fluid reqs changing

coolant reqs changing

Pass 6 Jul 2013 72,022 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2013 71,834 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 62,053 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 62,053 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 53,678 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 45,215 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 37,337 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 29,505 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2008 29,499 miles

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

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

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 KEU 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 62.5%.

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 KS05 KEU, 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 KEU registered?

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

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