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K555 KYM

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

147,181 mi
Last recorded147,181 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK555 KYM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 147,181 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2026 147,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 137,180 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 137,030 miles

Central Front Upper Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction reverse monitor panel (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Central Front Lower Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test dehumidifier bag (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 129,258 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 129,175 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 121,846 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust strap fractured

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 117,177 miles

hand brake travel near limit

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 112,429 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 112,429 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 109,337 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 109,337 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 103,429 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 103,365 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 93,692 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 86,781 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2017 86,062 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2017 86,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 72,805 miles

both front wishbones rear bushes worn

cut in sidewall of nearside front tyre

rear exhaust mount broken but still supported

Pass 15 Apr 2015 61,732 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 49,365 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 41,024 miles

ns/f and os/f lower arm rearmost bushes are slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Mar 2013 41,024 miles

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

ns/f and os/f lower arm rearmost bushes are slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2012 31,910 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 31,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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K555 KYM is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2009 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 64,294 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 K555 KYM, 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 17 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K555 KYM is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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