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KU55 UWX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

136,849 mi
Last recorded136,849 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 UWX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 136,849 miles

advise been standing disks poor all recomend paint floor axel beam

Fail 10 Feb 2026 136,847 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sills weekk osf holed by jacking point (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 2 (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt no clips (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

advise been standing disks poor all recomend paint floor axel beam

Pass 15 Feb 2025 135,091 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 steels rusted (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 135,091 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator does not face the front (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 steels rusted (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 134,257 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 134,257 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure outer sill holed ns osf sill week rusted coverd underseal (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 130,162 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 128,801 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 128,801 miles

Offside Front Dropside pillar insecure lower sill (6.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 127,081 miles

advise poor horn crroision back beam

Pass 19 Feb 2020 125,612 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 125,612 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2019 122,571 miles

Front sills week

light croision floor pan

Fail 13 Feb 2019 122,571 miles

Front sills week

light croision floor pan

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 119,349 miles

advise sill brake pipes crossion

Pass 30 Jan 2017 115,948 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 113,064 miles

advse brake disks front

Fail 23 Feb 2015 110,009 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 110,009 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 106,416 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 106,416 miles

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 91,513 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

osf/nsf/nsr tyres worn outer edges

Pass 19 Sep 2013 91,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

osf/nsf/nsr tyres worn outer edges

Pass 19 Sep 2012 77,706 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 64,227 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 48,992 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 18 Sep 2009 33,559 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Sep 2008 18,737 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 UWX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 UWX, 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 UWX registered?

KU55 UWX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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The MOT history for KU55 UWX shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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