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KU05 XOF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

95,943 mi
Last recorded95,943 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 XOF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 95,943 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 93,699 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly smooth on edge

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 91,426 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 89,542 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 87,613 miles

Nearside Front slightly smooth on edge

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 85,894 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 84,713 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 84,710 miles

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

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 82,698 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 82,695 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 81,802 miles

Auxiliary drive belt is slightly perished

Offside front wiper blade is split but still clearing SP26"

Tailgate handle/release switch is broken but still functions. Surround trim is insecure

Fail 31 Jan 2018 81,802 miles

Auxiliary drive belt is slightly perished

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front wiper blade is split but still clearing SP26"

Tailgate handle/release switch is broken but still functions. Surround trim is insecure

Pass 12 Jan 2017 79,156 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 79,126 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 75,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre perished and cracking

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

play in offside inner steering arm

Fail 20 Jan 2016 75,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre perished and cracking

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

play in offside inner steering arm

Pass 21 Jan 2015 70,672 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 65,001 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2013 60,257 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 30 Jan 2012 54,691 miles

heatshield on steering rack insecure

spare tyre in poor condition

Pass 1 Feb 2011 49,221 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer raised edge

offside tyres worn low

Fail 27 Jan 2011 49,221 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

nearside front tyre worn on outer raised edge

offside tyres worn low

Pass 5 Feb 2010 40,394 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 40,382 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 31,937 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre getting low/sidewall perishing

offside front tyre pressure low

offside rear tyre sidewall perishing and pressure low

Pass 28 Jan 2008 25,402 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 XOF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 XOF, 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 XOF registered?

KU05 XOF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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The MOT history for KU05 XOF shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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