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KD55 HCH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

153,951 mi
Last recorded153,951 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD55 HCH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2023 153,951 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 147,351 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2022 147,056 miles

Offside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 140,451 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 134,375 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 5 Oct 2019 123,387 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2019 123,387 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 112,853 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 104,447 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 96,470 miles

nearside rear seat belt not tested owing to child seat fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2016 96,470 miles

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

nearside rear seat belt not tested owing to child seat fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2015 88,542 miles

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

different size tyres fitted front to rear ,spare tyre same as rears

nearside front wheel trim missing

Pass 9 Oct 2014 81,701 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 81,701 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 74,683 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 74,683 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

damage to nearside rear door & wing

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre worn inner & outer edges

offside front tyre worn inner & outer edges

Pass 9 Oct 2012 67,687 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 56,026 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 56,026 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

child seat in front

front brake discs lipped

front number plate cracked

offside rear lamp insecure

rear exhaust silencer bracket broken

Pass 8 Oct 2010 47,879 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

child seat in front

nearside rear tyre starting to wear outer edge

offside rear tyre starting to wear outer edge

Fail 6 Oct 2009 37,771 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

child seat in front

Pass 6 Oct 2009 37,771 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

child seat in front

Pass 20 Oct 2008 27,275 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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KD55 HCH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KD55 HCH, 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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KD55 HCH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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