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KU55 NBF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

234,774 mi
Last recorded234,774 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 NBF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 234,774 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 186,783 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

eml light is on

Pass 7 Jul 2015 181,532 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 149,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Jun 2014 149,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 124,937 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jun 2013 124,937 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jul 2012 104,751 miles

n/s/f lower arm,ball joint jacket in poor condition

o/s/f lower arm,ball joint jacket in poor condition

Fail 5 Jul 2012 104,751 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f lower arm,ball joint jacket in poor condition

o/s/f lower arm,ball joint jacket in poor condition

Pass 18 Jul 2011 99,393 miles

Air bag light 'on'

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 99,393 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Air bag light 'on'

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jul 2010 85,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 85,243 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 52,108 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 52,108 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 39,696 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 NBF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NBF, 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 NBF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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