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KU55 CAX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,613 mi
Last recorded93,613 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 CAX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 93,613 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Offside rear tyre worn on the outer edge of the tread

Fail 2 Aug 2019 93,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Offside rear tyre worn on the outer edge of the tread

Pass 3 Aug 2018 85,631 miles

Centre exhaust mounting corroded

Front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 3 Aug 2018 85,631 miles

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

Centre exhaust mounting corroded

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside rear tyre heavily perished on the outer sidewall and worn on outer edge of the tread

Offside front tyre worn on the outer edge of the tread

Pass 31 Jul 2017 79,184 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges of tread

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall slightly perished and cracked

Nearside wiper blade splitting

Fail 31 Jul 2017 79,184 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges of tread

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall slightly perished and cracked

Nearside wiper blade splitting

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 69,044 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre worn

Pass 22 Jul 2015 58,183 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 48,222 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr tyre starting to perish

Fail 21 Jul 2014 48,221 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr tyre starting to perish

Pass 19 Mar 2013 38,485 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking not to cord

Fail 19 Mar 2013 38,485 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracking not to cord

Pass 9 Aug 2012 34,538 miles

both rear tyres splitting and perishing

Pass 4 Aug 2011 31,486 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 30,215 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 27,302 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 23,993 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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KU55 CAX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KU55 CAX, 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 KU55 CAX registered?

KU55 CAX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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