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KS05 NMK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

70,837 mi
Last recorded70,837 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 NMK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 70,837 miles

Dip stick missing

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2019 70,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Dip stick missing

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2018 66,590 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 66,589 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 63,217 miles

Nearside Front tyre wear on edges

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by sub frame (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre wear on egdes

Fail 12 Jul 2017 63,111 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour at high rev (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front tyre wear on edges

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by sub frame (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre wear on egdes

Pass 21 Jul 2016 59,573 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 59,465 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 54,730 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 54,730 miles

Offside Front 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)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 49,354 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 44,393 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 40,283 miles

rear silencer support bracket corroded and loose but still supporting exhaust

Pass 12 Jul 2011 36,215 miles

rear exhust box strap broken but still surpoted at rear

rear tyer walls been scrubbed

Pass 13 Jul 2010 31,693 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 26,565 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 21,823 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 NMK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NMK, 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 NMK registered?

KS05 NMK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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