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KU05 NVR

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,082 mi
Last recorded129,082 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 129,082 miles

Nearside Front Outer Sill corroded through but does not meet fail criteria

Offside Front Outer Sill corroded through but does not meet fail criteria

Fail 24 Apr 2019 129,069 miles

Emissions not tested Black smoke and engine noise oil level low (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Sill corroded through but does not meet fail criteria

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

Offside Front Outer Sill corroded through but does not meet fail criteria

Pass 23 Apr 2018 125,543 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 118,053 miles

Rear number plate plastic light cover is insecure

Pass 22 Apr 2016 113,308 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 113,308 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour faded (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour faded (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 108,287 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 102,439 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 102,439 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear 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 3 Jan 2013 91,876 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 78,822 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

back box bracket broken but system still secure

small cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall

Fail 3 Jan 2012 78,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

back box bracket broken but system still secure

small cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall

Fail 12 Jan 2011 66,369 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 66,369 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 55,642 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 55,488 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 45,228 miles

advise: front discs worn

advise:rear tyres treads low

Pass 22 Feb 2008 35,638 miles

advise;both rear indicator bulbs loosing amber coating

advise;front pads low

advise;slight wear to front discs

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 NVR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NVR, 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 NVR registered?

KU05 NVR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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