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KB54 YAA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,703 mi
Last recorded151,703 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 151,703 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

front number plate damaged but still readable

n/s/f wing corroded

o/s/f sill corroded but not within 30cm of suspension or seatbelt mountings

Pass 30 Jun 2016 129,823 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front outer sill deteriorated

rear exhaust box support strap snappped

Fail 29 Jun 2016 129,819 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front outer sill deteriorated

rear exhaust box support strap snappped

Pass 21 Jul 2015 116,464 miles

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

has slight corrosion to sills and arches

Fail 28 May 2014 109,036 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 May 2014 109,036 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 105,982 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake disc,s lipped on inner faces

engine cover insecure

Fail 19 Jun 2013 105,982 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake disc,s lipped on inner faces

engine cover insecure

Pass 20 Jun 2012 99,267 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 99,276 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 90,688 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 90,688 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside number plate len missing

Pass 19 Jun 2010 84,406 miles

1ltr. oil put into engine to get level above minimum.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil filler cap missing.

Pass 8 May 2009 70,346 miles

advise No plate lamp o/s/r cover missing

Fail 8 May 2009 70,346 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise No plate lamp o/s/r cover missing

Pass 13 May 2008 55,303 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 YAA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YAA, 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 YAA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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