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KS05 NPV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

92,547 mi
Last recorded92,547 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 NPV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 92,547 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2026 92,544 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2025 91,447 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 88,108 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 83,737 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs worn to minimum thickness (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 79,626 miles

Nearside Rear brake pad incorrectly fitted

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded near seatbelt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 79,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake pad incorrectly fitted

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded near seatbelt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 77,628 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 77,508 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 75,785 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 72,800 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 69,606 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 66,038 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 66,038 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 63,436 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Jul 2014 59,288 miles

ALL 4 TYRES STARTING TO PERISH

BOTH REAR SHOCK BUSHES SPLIT/WORN

CUT IN NSF TYRE TREAD

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 59,288 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

ALL 4 TYRES STARTING TO PERISH

BOTH REAR SHOCK BUSHES SPLIT/WORN

CUT IN NSF TYRE TREAD

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 54,289 miles

car in for service

Pass 4 Jul 2012 50,606 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 45,684 miles

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 12 Jul 2010 41,236 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 35,670 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 29,621 miles

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

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 NPV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 NPV, 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 NPV registered?

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

Is KS05 NPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS05 NPV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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