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KU05 KLE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

66,347 mi
Last recorded66,347 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 KLE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 66,347 miles

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 66,347 miles

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

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 60,437 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 57,225 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 54,994 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 53,495 miles

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

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

Offside Rear sill slightly damaged

Pass 24 Mar 2021 51,958 miles

Offside outer sill slightly damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2020 50,918 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 47,814 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 44,024 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 13 Mar 2017 42,348 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 40,228 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 38,102 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 38,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 35,571 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 32,695 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2013 32,695 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2012 29,846 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 27,100 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 23,916 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 21,186 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 17,293 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 KLE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 KLE, 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 KLE registered?

KU05 KLE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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