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KB54 FYA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

60,987 mi
Last recorded60,987 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB54 FYA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 60,987 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 59,121 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 57,088 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 55,235 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 55,234 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 53,744 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 51,987 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 50,004 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play side play (1.1.1 (b))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 50,004 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play side play (1.1.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb insecure (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 47,192 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 47,192 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 44,957 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 44,955 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 42,127 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 36,588 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 4 Oct 2014 32,241 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Oct 2013 27,874 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 25,060 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 23,266 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 20,452 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 20,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 17,492 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 14,574 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 11,453 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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KB54 FYA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey 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 KB54 FYA, 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 KB54 FYA registered?

KB54 FYA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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