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KU55 KBX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,840 mi
Last recorded123,840 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 123,840 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 123,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 120,726 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 120,724 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

exhaust bracket broken rear

Pass 5 Sep 2016 115,770 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front outer sill corroded outside of a proscribed area

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Offside Front outer sill corroded outside of a proscribed area

Pass 16 Sep 2015 109,678 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 101,064 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)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 92,822 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 92,822 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 85,970 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 76,812 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 65,634 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 53,970 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 53,970 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2008 40,710 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2008 40,710 miles

rear exhaust mounting corroded

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 KBX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KBX, 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 KBX registered?

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

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