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KS54 WTU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

105,889 mi
Last recorded105,889 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 WTU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 105,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

brake pad check front and rear limited as visual inspection masked by covers

covers fitted masking some testable items

exhaust damaged and hitting on tow bar

exhaust heat shields adrift and resting on exhaust

exhaust system centre fixing bracket rusted away

nearside rear light cluster loose

offside rear tyre punctured

Fail 29 Nov 2019 105,887 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades damaged (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel fouling inner wheel arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

brake pad check front and rear limited as visual inspection masked by covers

covers fitted masking some testable items

exhaust damaged and hitting on tow bar

exhaust heat shields adrift and resting on exhaust

exhaust system centre fixing bracket rusted away

nearside rear light cluster loose

offside rear tyre punctured

Pass 5 Nov 2018 99,000 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 91,373 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 91,373 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 86,145 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 78,937 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 71,539 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2013 65,506 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 58,339 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 49,593 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 38,575 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 38,575 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 28,828 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 25,717 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

body damaged

front wipers not very good

off side rear and near side rear tyres cracked on side walls

oil on engine

Pass 16 Feb 2008 18,986 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 WTU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KS54 WTU, 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 WTU registered?

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

Is KS54 WTU safe to buy?

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