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KU05 EFR

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,137 mi
Last recorded116,137 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 EFR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 116,137 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 116,137 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 104,693 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 104,693 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 95,490 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 95,423 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 90,608 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 90,608 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 85,332 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 85,332 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 80,596 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 76,539 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 76,521 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front tyres on legal limit

Pass 4 Mar 2009 73,028 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)

Pass 1 May 2008 60,522 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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KU05 EFR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KU05 EFR, 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 KU05 EFR registered?

KU05 EFR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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