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KS05 KFF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

141,004 mi
Last recorded141,004 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 141,004 miles

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

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

Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal n-s & o-s sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n-s & o-s ()

under body corroded

under body covered in under seal

wheel caps fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2018 141,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wheel caps fitted

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

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

Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal n-s & o-s sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n-s & o-s ()

under body corroded

under body covered in under seal

Fail 18 Jun 2018 140,802 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt splitting in places (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

corrosion and pitting in other places on brake pipes

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2017 109,720 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 109,082 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper rubber split (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 99,409 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 99,408 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 96,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

undertray fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2015 96,077 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

undertray fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2014 83,886 miles

Centre caps fitted

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

Lower engine covers fitted

Nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Oil filler cap missing

Top engine cover loose

Fail 21 Aug 2014 83,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre caps fitted

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

Lower engine covers fitted

Nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Oil filler cap missing

Top engine cover loose

Pass 15 Aug 2013 71,739 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear wheels noisey when rotated

nearside rear lamp unit cracked

offside rear tyre outer sidewall starting to deteriorate

oil fill cap missing

rear wiper split

wheel trims fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2012 62,269 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

spare tyre sidewall starting to split/crack

no oil filler cap

Fail 22 Aug 2012 62,269 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

spare tyre sidewall starting to split/crack

no oil filler cap

Pass 25 Aug 2011 53,295 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 53,294 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 50,602 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Aug 2010 50,602 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Aug 2009 45,145 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 39,461 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 39,461 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 KFF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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