MOT Status
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152,141 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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 )
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 )
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 ()
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 ()
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))
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))
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))
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))
Offside headlamp loose but still secure
em light on (pre 2008)
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))
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer sill corroded and holed not within any prescribed areas
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
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)
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)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
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 ()
Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is still supported
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
rear exhaust metal hanger deteriorated
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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