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KS55 KFV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,969 mi
Last recorded67,969 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS55 KFV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 67,969 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on edges

front brake pads starting to get low

middle exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 13 Jun 2022 67,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on edges

front brake pads starting to get low

middle exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 17 May 2021 54,899 miles

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

middle heat shield loose

n/s/r tyre slight wear outer edge

Fail 17 May 2021 54,899 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

middle heat shield loose

n/s/r tyre slight wear outer edge

Pass 13 Jan 2020 42,421 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 27,762 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 18,861 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 18,299 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 17,594 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 16,384 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 15,281 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 13,883 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 12,263 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 9,891 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 8,388 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 5,735 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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KS55 KFV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 KS55 KFV, 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 KS55 KFV registered?

KS55 KFV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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