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KB54 XYW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,414 mi
Last recorded151,414 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB54 XYW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2023 151,414 miles

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

Hydraulic brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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 system insecure rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer sills corroded

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer sills corroded

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 147,080 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 137,220 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 137,111 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 134,018 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 134,009 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2019 127,454 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2019 127,443 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel filter housing leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn to limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 121,986 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 121,970 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 114,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner & outer edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Dec 2015 107,240 miles

offside front tyre worn on outter edge

Fail 22 Dec 2015 107,023 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on outter edge and on the legal limit

offside front tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 2 Jan 2015 99,566 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 99,566 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 92,417 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 84,875 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 84,874 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2011 78,096 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 73,814 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 67,546 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 62,583 miles

front brake imbalance

near side headlamp aim is on lower limit, both front tyres are worn on outer edges

Pass 8 Jan 2008 55,256 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 55,256 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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 XYW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KB54 XYW, 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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KB54 XYW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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