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KS05 NSZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,596 mi
Last recorded115,596 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 115,596 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 115,585 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 108,865 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 108,865 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 102,244 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside, inner faces (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 May 2017 102,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported metal support band on rear silencer corroded away (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak excessive lateral movement between piston and casing when operated on play detector (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside, inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside wiper blade split at ends

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective deflated and showing cords ()

Pass 28 May 2016 95,978 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 95,974 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 88,147 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

exhaust rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 16 Oct 2014 83,331 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 83,331 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 74,340 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 65,550 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 58,583 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 51,388 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 43,131 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 35,500 miles

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)

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 NSZ 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 NSZ, 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 NSZ registered?

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

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