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EK55 KPE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,041 mi
Last recorded107,041 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 KPE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2021 107,041 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 106,707 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2020 106,707 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 105,094 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 102,248 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 102,248 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 100,057 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 97,552 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 97,550 miles

Emissions not tested bad misfire.may caurse engine damage (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 23 May 2015 93,046 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 83,479 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 69,879 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 69,879 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 59,661 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 21 Jan 2011 50,858 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brake discs are slightly worn.

n/s/r tyre is slightly cracked on the outer sidewall.

Pass 15 Jan 2010 38,432 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 27,731 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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EK55 KPE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EK55 KPE, 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 EK55 KPE registered?

EK55 KPE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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