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KU55 KBK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

113,519 mi
Last recorded113,519 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 KBK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 113,519 miles

Coolant level below minimum

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

Oil leak ()

Surface corrosion to various rear axle suspension componants

Fail 26 Jun 2017 113,496 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Coolant level below minimum

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

Oil leak ()

Surface corrosion to various rear axle suspension componants

Pass 22 Jun 2016 106,651 miles

Different size tyres fitted to rear but same size across axle

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded drum to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 106,651 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside sill (5.2.6)

Different size tyres fitted to rear but same size across axle

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear sill not within 30cm of a component mounting

Offside Front sill but not within 30cm of a suspension mounting

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded drum to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 100,144 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

different tyre sizes fitted front to rear but same on each axle

n/s/f inner rack joint has slight play in ball joint

o/s/f sill coroded

Fail 14 Jul 2015 100,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

different tyre sizes fitted front to rear but same on each axle

n/s/f inner rack joint has slight play in ball joint

o/s/f sill coroded

Pass 10 Jul 2014 93,624 miles

note; tyres fitted at mot; 2 x rear=185/65/15....2 x front=195/65/15....

Fail 8 Jul 2014 93,621 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

note; tyres fitted at mot; 2 x rear=185/65/15....2 x front=195/65/15....

Pass 11 Jul 2013 84,448 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 73,236 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 73,236 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 62,534 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 62,534 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 50,211 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2009 42,001 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Sep 2009 41,902 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 31,849 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 KBK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 KU55 KBK, 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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KU55 KBK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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