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KS05 NTX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,302 mi
Last recorded120,302 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2016 120,302 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Front (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Nearside (1.7.5a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted Offside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Front brake discs corroded advise replacement

Front lower suspension arm bushes split

Noise from engine

Oil leak

Play in steering rack advise replacement

Slight rear brake imbalance

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 118,561 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 118,440 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

abs sensor n/s/r silcon in place

n/s outer sill blistering

rear axle cambering wheels just clear inner wheel arches

Pass 25 Feb 2014 101,800 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 84,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 84,299 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 53,323 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 44,687 miles

clutch pedal rubber out of position

n/s/f tyre approaching legal limit on tread

o/s/f tyre on legal limit on tread

Pass 14 Jul 2008 33,490 miles

front pads look low advise strip and check

o/s/r tail light insecure

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 NTX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NTX, 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 NTX registered?

KS05 NTX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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