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KC55 TLV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,510 mi
Last recorded102,510 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC55 TLV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 102,510 miles

Exhaust is corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All rear bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 102,507 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust is corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All rear bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 98,892 miles

Coil spring corroded various (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

exhaust corrosion setting in

Fail 11 Mar 2021 98,892 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded various (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

exhaust corrosion setting in

Pass 11 Mar 2020 96,403 miles

Coil spring corroded various (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion setting into exhaust

engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

slight play in steering system

Pass 7 Mar 2019 92,047 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 89,034 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 89,034 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 84,952 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 79,632 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt buckle (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 75,817 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 70,759 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 64,632 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 56,536 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 49,959 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear tyres starting to crack

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Nov 2010 46,526 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 40,433 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 32,616 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 32,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 31,298 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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KC55 TLV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KC55 TLV, 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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KC55 TLV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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