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KS05 NRY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

96,918 mi
Last recorded96,918 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 NRY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 96,918 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

near side front headlamp dip beam image weak.

near side front wiper blade rubber split.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

rear parking brake shows a low performance effort 19%

rear service brakes show imbalance 18%

Fail 6 Oct 2015 96,836 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

near side front headlamp dip beam image weak.

near side front wiper blade rubber split.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

rear parking brake shows a low performance effort 19%

rear service brakes show imbalance 18%

Pass 6 Oct 2014 87,267 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges

power steering pipe damp

Fail 3 Oct 2014 87,175 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre worn on edges

power steering pipe damp

Pass 4 Oct 2013 75,285 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre in poor condition

Fail 4 Oct 2013 75,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre in poor condition

Pass 1 Oct 2012 66,361 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 66,361 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 57,332 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

spare wheel missing

Pass 30 Sep 2011 57,332 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

spare wheel missing

Pass 1 Oct 2010 42,011 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 35,141 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 27,667 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 NRY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NRY, 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 NRY registered?

KS05 NRY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 July 2005.

Is KS05 NRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS05 NRY shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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