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KU05 NWC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,812 mi
Last recorded59,812 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 NWC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 59,812 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 59,812 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 54,784 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 54,767 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 49,503 miles

Nearside Outer sill has surface rust present

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear rear wiper blade deteriorated

both front tyre treads wearing on the edges

exhaust deteriorating

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Apr 2016 43,963 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 41,452 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 30,613 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 30,613 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside rear tyre showing aging cracks

Pass 23 Apr 2013 29,817 miles

Both rear tyres have aging cracks

Pass 3 Apr 2012 28,176 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 25,776 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 22,384 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 18,595 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 18,595 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 13,443 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 NWC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NWC, 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 NWC registered?

KU05 NWC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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