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KU05 EGC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

140,701 mi
Last recorded140,701 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 EGC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 140,701 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle to floor bushes perished and rusty (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 136,479 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured X2 (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 120,920 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 120,503 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Requires Complete outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced requires complete outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 108,292 miles

Nearside Front c.v boot leaking slightly

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre 2mm

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2021 102,304 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 91,228 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 91,162 miles

Nearside 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))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 81,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 185/65h15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 185/65h15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 185/65h15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 185/65h15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 63,736 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 46,987 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 46,058 miles

rear reg. plate cracked

Pass 16 Feb 2016 43,975 miles

rear exhaust silencor support bracket broken but exhaust not insecure

Pass 4 Feb 2015 41,883 miles

all tyres are perished

rear exhaust strap broken but exhaust not insecure at time of test

Pass 10 Feb 2014 39,714 miles

rear silencor support bracket corroded and broken but exhaust not insecure

Pass 4 Feb 2013 38,178 miles

rear exhaust silencer strap corroded exhaust not insecure

Pass 6 Feb 2012 36,025 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 33,408 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 30,368 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 25,511 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 20,398 miles

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

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 EGC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 KU05 EGC, 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 EGC registered?

KU05 EGC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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