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KS05 NUP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,450 mi
Last recorded108,450 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 NUP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 108,450 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 100,063 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 92,347 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 84,856 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2021 78,761 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 72,657 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 68,644 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 68,644 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 66,948 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 66,948 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 64,752 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 62,732 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 59,357 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 59,357 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 56,233 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 56,233 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 52,540 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 48,909 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 48,909 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 44,884 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 44,884 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 40,023 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 34,146 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 27,953 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 NUP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NUP, 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 NUP registered?

KS05 NUP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 July 2005.

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