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KU55 XFB

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

107,795 mi
Last recorded107,795 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 XFB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 107,795 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front head lamp has broken fixings /aim ok

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 107,795 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split on end / (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split on end (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front head lamp has broken fixings /aim ok

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 107,195 miles

Offside Front headlamp unit has broken fixings /aim ok

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

all four tyres cracked /perished in tread

Pass 11 Jul 2019 106,789 miles

Offside Front head lamp unit has broken fixings to body /aim ok at time of mot

Pass 23 Jul 2018 106,201 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 106,164 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 102,898 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 101,603 miles

slight damage to o/s/f

Fail 29 Jun 2016 101,603 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

slight damage to o/s/f

Pass 17 Jul 2015 100,007 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 97,479 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and perishing

Fail 3 Jul 2014 97,478 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and perishing

Pass 9 Jul 2013 95,698 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 11 Jul 2012 94,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 94,108 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 91,795 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 83,862 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 71,552 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 51,831 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 XFB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XFB, 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 XFB registered?

KU55 XFB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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