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KD55 HDG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,362 mi
Last recorded98,362 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD55 HDG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 98,362 miles

185 / 65 / 15 tyres fitted

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop links (2.4.G.2)

Inner wheel arch covers fitted

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 98,362 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating Both (3.7.B.3)

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

185 / 65 / 15 tyres fitted

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop links (2.4.G.2)

Inner wheel arch covers fitted

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left Adjust fault (1.8)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 96,567 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 86,510 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 86,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 74,229 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2013 74,227 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust has corrosion.

Pass 19 Oct 2012 71,698 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2011 66,533 miles

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

EML light on

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2010 64,355 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 54,168 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 54,163 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2008 42,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear tyre,inner wall perished slightly

Pass 1 Dec 2008 42,093 miles

offside rear tyre,inner wall perished slightly

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 HDG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HDG, 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 HDG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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