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KU55 UVL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,601 mi
Last recorded136,601 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 UVL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 136,601 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 126,622 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 126,622 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 110,967 miles

Both rear tyres very close to limit and perished

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

Offside Front Outer Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 110,938 miles

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres very close to limit and perished

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

Offside Front Outer Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 96,968 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 87,192 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)

noise from steering

slight coolant leak

Pass 6 Aug 2012 80,258 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 71,302 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 59,161 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 46,407 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Two child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelts

Pass 29 Aug 2008 33,928 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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 UVL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UVL, 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 UVL registered?

KU55 UVL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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