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KC55 TLX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,937 mi
Last recorded84,937 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC55 TLX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 84,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2025 84,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 79,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 79,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 74,542 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 74,542 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 68,507 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 61,454 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 56,073 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 50,112 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 39,707 miles

Front both sides front tyres slight wearing edges

Fail 26 Nov 2018 39,707 miles

Front both sides front tyres slight wearing edges

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 32,955 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 29,138 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 28,100 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 27,224 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 26,126 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 24,695 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 21,319 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 17,298 miles

o/s/ tyre is perishing

Pass 21 Oct 2009 13,833 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 10,752 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 TLX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TLX, 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 KC55 TLX registered?

KC55 TLX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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