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KS05 NUC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

112,032 mi
Last recorded112,032 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 NUC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 112,032 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 112,018 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 92,313 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 82,912 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 70,882 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 70,862 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 67,673 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 66,461 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 64,024 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 64,017 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 60,887 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 60,887 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 57,986 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 54,491 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 54,491 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 50,617 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 45,942 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 41,429 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 36,580 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 32,145 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 28,572 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 25,318 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 NUC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 NUC, 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 NUC registered?

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

Is KS05 NUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS05 NUC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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