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KU05 NVE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

152,141 mi
Last recorded152,141 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 NVE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 152,141 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

mil light on ( age testable )

Fail 17 Nov 2025 152,124 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced headlamp cover cloudy (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover missing gaiter/cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced headlamp cover cloudy (4.1.4 (a))

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

mil light on ( age testable )

Pass 15 Nov 2024 149,046 miles

MIL on dash indicates a fault

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

Offside Headlamp unit security

Oil leak, but not excessive OSR of engine area and NS drive shaft to gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective underinflated - not prepared for use ()

Fail 13 Nov 2024 148,947 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine average of 3.33m-1 after 6 accelerations (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens clouded (4.1.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive OSR of engine area and NS drive shaft to gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Reverse lamp inoperative

Spare tyre defective underinflated - not prepared for use ()

Pass 18 Nov 2023 136,135 miles

EML on display

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Nov 2023 136,089 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Emission control equipment obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 131,396 miles

EML light on

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Offside headlamp loose but still secure

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 130,795 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt central (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

EML light on

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

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))

Offside headlamp loose but still secure

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 115,400 miles

Offside headlamp loose but still secure

em light on (pre 2008)

Fail 1 Nov 2021 115,392 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

EML on

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 98,767 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Outer sill corroded

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

engine management lamp on

Pass 2 May 2019 89,407 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded and holed not within any prescribed areas

Fail 2 May 2019 89,407 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded and holed not within any prescribed areas

Pass 4 May 2018 84,394 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer sill seem soft

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 May 2018 84,351 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer sill seem soft

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 May 2017 77,617 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2017 77,595 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 67,925 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is still supported

Fail 11 Mar 2016 67,902 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is still supported

Pass 13 Mar 2015 60,837 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 54,434 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 48,162 miles

rear exhaust metal hanger deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2012 41,273 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 35,104 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 35,104 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 28,465 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 22,929 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 18,388 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 NVE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NVE, 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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KU05 NVE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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