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KB54 XYY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,001 mi
Last recorded147,001 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB54 XYY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2015 147,001 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2015 146,923 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

boot is full not allowing full inspection

drivers seat belt has tape on not olowin g belt to retract

Fail 7 Mar 2014 85,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s/r seat belt buckle casing broken

Pass 7 Mar 2014 85,403 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s/r seat belt buckle casing broken

Pass 17 Apr 2013 78,549 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight damage to tow bar sockets

wear to n/s/f tyre on outer edge

Fail 17 Apr 2013 78,545 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s aim not checked

slight damage to tow bar sockets

wear to n/s/f tyre on outer edge

Pass 20 Apr 2012 72,172 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 72,172 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 64,449 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Mar 2010 58,369 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 58,369 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear wiper rubber missing

Pass 7 Apr 2009 53,221 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 53,221 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 48,362 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 XYY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XYY, 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 XYY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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