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ET54 KMY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

146,964 mi
Last recorded146,964 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 KMY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 146,964 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 146,964 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 142,308 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 136,008 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 129,795 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 122,452 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 116,228 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 110,545 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 108,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer sill distorted

Fail 3 Dec 2018 108,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer sill distorted

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 107,719 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre exhaust rusty

clutch faulty

damage to nearside of car

rear shock dust covers deteriorated

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2017 107,719 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop-link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre exhaust rusty

clutch faulty

damage to nearside of car

rear shock dust covers deteriorated

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2016 106,250 miles

Front discs and pads are wearing thin

Pass 10 Dec 2015 104,869 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 95,476 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 5 Feb 2014 85,458 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 78,276 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 78,276 miles

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 70,619 miles

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

rear shock absorber rubber gaiters deteriorated

Fail 18 Jan 2012 70,619 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear shock absorber rubber gaiters deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2011 60,576 miles

offside rear tyre slightly low on edges

Pass 14 Jan 2010 50,748 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 41,824 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 32,408 miles

right hand front tyre worn to 3mm on outer shoulders

spare tyre badly worn

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 KMY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 ET54 KMY, 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 ET54 KMY registered?

ET54 KMY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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