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KS54 DNJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,757 mi
Last recorded122,757 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 DNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 122,757 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front bumper slightly damaged with slight protrusions

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

Nearside Rear lamp unit slightly insecure

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 122,757 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated Damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front bumper slightly damaged with slight protrusions

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

Nearside Rear lamp unit slightly insecure

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 119,237 miles

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front joint rear joint rear tail pipe deteriorated. (7.1.2)

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

Offside wiper blade deteriorated.

Rear number plate lenses deteriorated.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear disc's and o/s rear outer pad appear to be starting to wear. (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 119,121 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front joint rear joint rear tail pipe deteriorated. (7.1.2)

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

Offside wiper blade deteriorated.

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Rear number plate lenses deteriorated.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear disc's and o/s rear outer pad appear to be starting to wear. (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 109,437 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 109,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 99,468 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 88,083 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 78,431 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2012 78,431 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 63,482 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 63,482 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 54,045 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 54,045 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 43,366 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 32,379 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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KS54 DNJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KS54 DNJ, 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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KS54 DNJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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