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KU55 VBN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,039 mi
Last recorded84,039 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 VBN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 84,039 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced soft / holed in none prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

windscreen cracked

Pass 30 Oct 2019 81,727 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front tyres wearing on edges

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced soft / holed in none prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

windscreen cracked

Fail 23 Oct 2019 81,631 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front tyres wearing on edges

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced soft / holed in none prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

windscreen cracked

Pass 15 Nov 2017 78,501 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 75,971 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 63,286 miles

Nearside Front tyre wear

Offside Rear handbrake drag

Pass 29 Oct 2014 52,913 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 52,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 47,416 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)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 38,501 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 29,850 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 27,373 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 22,290 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 17,762 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 VBN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VBN, 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 VBN registered?

KU55 VBN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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