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KS05 NMF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

138,046 mi
Last recorded138,046 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 NMF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 138,046 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisey

Offside Front Outer cv boot slight leak

Offside Front Outer droplink slight play

Fail 20 Sep 2018 138,045 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position unable to open (6.2.1 (e))

Emissions not tested excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisey

Offside Front Outer cv boot slight leak

Offside Front Outer droplink slight play

Pass 1 Sep 2017 134,789 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

tailgate replaced

Fail 29 Aug 2017 134,786 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

tailgate replaced

Pass 7 Jul 2016 122,960 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 122,960 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 116,367 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 116,365 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 113,247 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 113,247 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 110,087 miles

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

both rear no.plate lamp covers are missing

oil level is low

Fail 1 Jul 2013 110,085 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

both rear no.plate lamp covers are missing

oil level is low

Pass 12 Jul 2012 100,078 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 100,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear number plate light lenses missing

Pass 14 Jul 2011 85,676 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 71,530 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 71,528 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 57,998 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 44,588 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 NMF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel 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 NMF, 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 NMF registered?

KS05 NMF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 July 2005.

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