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KU55 VBF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

155,403 mi
Last recorded155,403 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 VBF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2019 155,403 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2018 149,835 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 149,835 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 144,303 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 137,731 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight perishing.

Offside Front tyre has edge wear.

Offside Rear tyre has slight perishing.

Fail 6 Sep 2016 137,731 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has slight perishing.

Offside Front tyre has edge wear.

Offside Rear tyre has slight perishing.

Pass 9 Sep 2015 132,732 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 132,732 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front wiper blade splitting ends

Pass 13 Sep 2014 123,718 miles

Both front outer sills weak and both rears damaged

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2014 123,718 miles

Both front outer sills weak and both rears damaged

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 105,206 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

drivers door check strap noisey

nearside rear tyre cracked on inside wall (no cords visible at time of test)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 88,357 miles

nsf and spare tyres both worn close to limit

rear exhaust jointing clamp corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2012 88,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

nsf and spare tyres both worn close to limit

rear exhaust jointing clamp corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2011 64,352 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Fail 2 Sep 2011 64,348 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both rear tyres cracking

Pass 11 Sep 2010 40,810 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 32,330 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Sep 2008 23,339 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 VBF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VBF, 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 VBF registered?

KU55 VBF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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