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KU55 VBK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

72,364 mi
Last recorded72,364 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 VBK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2022 72,364 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 72,289 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 65,787 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 62,821 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 60,988 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on edges plus have pershing cracks (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 58,701 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 57,423 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 55,372 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 55,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2014 48,036 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)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 48,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 39,977 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 30,888 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 23,127 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 14,050 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 14,045 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 5,315 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 VBK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 VBK, 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 VBK registered?

KU55 VBK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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The MOT history for KU55 VBK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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