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ET54 KMM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

133,571 mi
Last recorded133,571 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 KMM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2024 133,571 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 128,961 miles

o/s and n/s outer sills slight corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2022 124,535 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 124,535 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 124,535 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 119,985 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 119,900 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive raddiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 114,358 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 109,303 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 103,557 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 95,765 miles

o/s and n/s sills slight corrosion

Fail 25 Oct 2017 95,765 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded short (3.6.B.2c)

o/s and n/s sills slight corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2016 92,779 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 92,779 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 89,353 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 89,353 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 86,984 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2013 80,835 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 80,835 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 74,711 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Jan 2013 74,711 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 67,194 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 57,604 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 48,667 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 38,545 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 38,393 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 28,605 miles

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

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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ET54 KMM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 ET54 KMM, 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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ET54 KMM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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