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KU55 NBK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

131,534 mi
Last recorded131,534 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 NBK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 131,534 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 131,534 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2020 118,493 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2020 118,493 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2020 118,423 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour Lense missing (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 105,945 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 May 2019 105,934 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 96,304 miles

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

Oil leak ()

front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2017 85,956 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONTS TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 85,956 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONTS TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 71,772 miles

nearside rear seat belt parchaly checked-child seat

oil leaks

Fail 12 Feb 2016 71,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn low 1.6mm on inner and outer tread 185/65x15

front brake discs corroded and worn and lipped

nearside rear seat belt parchaly checked-child seat

oil leaks

Pass 28 Jan 2015 56,591 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 56,591 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 43,819 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 40,523 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 40,523 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 36,258 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 19 Oct 2010 32,261 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 26,968 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 21,769 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 NBK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NBK, 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 NBK registered?

KU55 NBK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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