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KU55 KAE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

115,221 mi
Last recorded115,221 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 KAE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 115,221 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 108,643 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 102,081 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 95,157 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 87,560 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing low inner edge

offside front tyre worn low inner edge

offside rear tyre deep cut on outer side wall - BORDERLINE PASS

Fail 12 Sep 2013 87,488 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

offside rear tyre deep cut on outer side wall - BORDERLINE PASS

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

nearside front tyre wearing low inner edge

offside front tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2012 79,197 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2011 71,757 miles

Rear silencer mounting bracket corroded through.

Spare tyre defective

Fail 26 Sep 2011 71,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Rear silencer mounting bracket corroded through.

Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 Nov 2010 66,144 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Nov 2010
Pass 23 Oct 2009 52,448 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 37,281 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 KAE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KAE, 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 KAE registered?

KU55 KAE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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The MOT history for KU55 KAE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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