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KD55 HCP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

113,256 mi
Last recorded113,256 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD55 HCP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 113,256 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre + worn to 2-3mm tread depth ()

Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken - still adequately supported

Fail 20 Jan 2017 113,255 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blocked (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' items hanging from interior mirror (8.3.1e)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s & o/s (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

ENGINE OIL NOT REGISTERING ON DIPSTICK AT ALL! Had to top up before test - 1.5 litres oil

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre + worn to 2-3mm tread depth ()

Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken - still adequately supported

Pass 12 Jan 2016 101,274 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside mirror glass missing

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

unable to test nsr seatbelt

Fail 11 Jan 2016 101,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside mirror glass missing

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

unable to test nsr seatbelt

Fail 2 Jan 2015 88,040 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 2 Jan 2015 88,040 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 25 Nov 2013 72,928 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s windscreen washer jet inop. (fan-type jet on o/s provides enough water)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 72,928 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s windscreen washer jet inop. (fan-type jet on o/s provides enough water)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 60,400 miles

ENGINE OIL NOT REGISTERING ON DIPSTICK AT ALL! Had to top up before test - 1 litre oil

n/s rear tyre worn close to legal limit

o/s front tyre worn down to 2-3mm tread depth

Fail 3 Dec 2012 60,400 miles

ENGINE OIL NOT REGISTERING ON DIPSTICK AT ALL! Had to top up before test - 1 litre oil

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s rear tyre worn close to legal limit

o/s front tyre worn down to 2-3mm tread depth

Pass 1 Nov 2011 47,516 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 47,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2010 37,373 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 37,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 26,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s & o/s front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 26 Oct 2009 26,115 miles

n/s & o/s front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 26 Nov 2008 16,802 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 16,749 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 HCP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HCP, 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 HCP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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