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KS05 NLM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

166,380 mi
Last recorded166,380 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 NLM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 166,380 miles

slight play in front suspension arms bush and links.

Pass 3 Aug 2017 153,656 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 153,656 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 137,985 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 123,383 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 123,383 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 111,016 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

center heat sheild loose.

near side front tyre worne inner edge.

rear exhaust box strap very weak.still surported.

Pass 9 Jun 2014 111,016 miles

center heat sheild loose.

near side front tyre worne inner edge.

rear exhaust box strap very weak.still surported.

Pass 5 Jun 2013 94,948 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 78,023 miles

rear exhaust strap condition poor

Fail 13 Jun 2012 77,965 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

rear exhaust strap condition poor

Pass 7 Jun 2011 61,560 miles

Rear silencer support band corroding.

Fail 7 Jun 2011 61,560 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear silencer support band corroding.

Pass 1 Jun 2010 49,384 miles

n/s/r tyre is cracking & worn on the outer edge

Pass 26 May 2009 38,877 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 30,392 miles

n/s/r/ tyre has deep cuts in the tread

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 NLM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue 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 NLM, 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 NLM registered?

KS05 NLM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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The MOT history for KS05 NLM 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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