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KS54 XPL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

133,729 mi
Last recorded133,729 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 XPL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2021 133,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALSO WORN EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test no back seats ()

Pass 10 Mar 2020 128,050 miles

NO REAR SEATS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

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

front inner brake pads look low

Fail 5 Mar 2020 127,990 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

NO REAR SEATS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

engine oil filler cap missing

front inner brake pads look low

Pass 19 Feb 2019 120,769 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Feb 2019 120,718 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Mar 2018 114,806 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 109,415 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 104,504 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 96,320 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 86,913 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 78,373 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 69,860 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 61,211 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 52,672 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 42,569 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 32,130 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 XPL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel 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 XPL, 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 XPL registered?

KS54 XPL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 February 2005.

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