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KU05 EUV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

127,220 mi
Last recorded127,220 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 EUV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 127,220 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 127,218 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside mirror secured with tape

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 29 Mar 2019 121,030 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 121,017 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2018 118,843 miles

Central heatshield insecure

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Feb 2017 116,480 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.mm inner edge 1.6mm in centre and going out of shape 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Feb 2017 116,480 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.mm inner edge 1.6mm in centre and going out of shape 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

front brake pads appear low

Pass 24 Feb 2016 112,654 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 104,679 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 104,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2014 93,801 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre bold on inner edge 185/65R15

Fail 17 Feb 2014 93,801 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre bold on inner edge 185/65R15

Pass 18 Feb 2013 82,903 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 82,903 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 72,041 miles

diesel emission high

o/s/f tyre 0.mm inner edge 185/65/15

Pass 23 Feb 2011 61,351 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 61,351 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 51,102 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 51,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 40,430 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 29,453 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 EUV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EUV, 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 EUV registered?

KU05 EUV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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