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KS54 WCM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

171,049 mi
Last recorded171,049 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 WCM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 171,049 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres perished

Fail 15 May 2015 171,048 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres perished

Pass 15 Apr 2014 162,710 miles

Both wiper blades starting to split.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil filler cap missing.

Front brake disc slightly lipped.

Offside front door/wing damaged/catching.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 162,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Both wiper blades starting to split.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil filler cap missing.

Front brake disc slightly lipped.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside front door/wing damaged/catching.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 153,957 miles

Both wiper blades starting to split.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

No engine oil showing on dipstick,2 litres added to carry out emmissions test.

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)

Offside front wing damaged.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2013 153,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Both wiper blades starting to split.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

No engine oil showing on dipstick,2 litres added to carry out emmissions test.

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)

Offside front wing damaged.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2012 146,149 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside rear tyre sidewall poor condition.

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

Top engine cover mountings alll broken allowing cover to move around freely.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2012 146,120 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside rear tyre sidewall poor condition.

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

Top engine cover mountings alll broken allowing cover to move around freely.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2011 137,721 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

air bag light on

slight damage to n/s/r door

slight perishing n/s/r tyre

slight perishing o/s/r tyre

slight play in n/s/f steering rack tie rod

wear on n/s/f brake disc

wear on n/s/f tyre edges

wear on o/s/f brake disc

Fail 3 Feb 2011 137,721 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

air bag light on

slight damage to n/s/r door

slight perishing n/s/r tyre

slight perishing o/s/r tyre

slight play in n/s/f steering rack tie rod

wear on n/s/f brake disc

wear on n/s/f tyre edges

wear on o/s/f brake disc

Pass 3 Feb 2010 130,306 miles

Front Brake Discs and Front Brake Pads wearing thin.

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

Fail 3 Feb 2010 130,295 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake Discs and Front Brake Pads wearing thin.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 111,933 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2008 76,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 76,579 miles

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

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 WCM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 WCM, 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 KS54 WCM registered?

KS54 WCM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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The MOT history for KS54 WCM shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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