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HV55 KYA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,175 mi
Last recorded123,175 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 KYA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 123,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 123,156 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 119,043 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 114,858 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 114,858 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 111,022 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 111,022 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 103,851 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 103,522 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 98,624 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 94,061 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 94,061 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 88,298 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 80,733 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Aug 2017 80,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe by fuel tank. (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component signs of seepage arround power steering pump. (2.3.3b)

advise nearside front tyre outer wall scrubbed.

advise nearside rear seat not in use.seatbelt not fully examined.

item removed from swept area prior to test.

Pass 12 Aug 2016 73,386 miles

advise front brake discs worn/lipped.

advise wiper blades ends split.

air freshners removed from mirror prior to test.

Fail 12 Aug 2016 73,386 miles

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

advise front brake discs worn/lipped.

advise wiper blades ends split.

air freshners removed from mirror prior to test.

Pass 17 Aug 2015 66,408 miles

advise front brake discs worn/lipped.

Fail 17 Aug 2015 66,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

advise front brake discs worn/lipped.

Pass 26 Aug 2014 59,038 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 49,912 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 42,993 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 34,618 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 28,882 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 25,362 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jul 2008 18,333 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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HV55 KYA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 HV55 KYA, 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 HV55 KYA registered?

HV55 KYA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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