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KD55 YCA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

72,411 mi
Last recorded72,411 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD55 YCA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 72,411 miles

nearside rear light lens holed

Pass 9 Oct 2017 66,786 miles

rear exhaust box corroded and blowing

Fail 9 Oct 2017 66,786 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust box corroded and blowing

Pass 3 Oct 2016 60,584 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 60,582 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bulb? connection? to offside rear number plate light

Pass 24 Oct 2015 55,539 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 55,539 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Will not adjust (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre cracking/perished in between tread

Pass 25 Oct 2014 47,624 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 19 Oct 2013 39,580 miles

diesel emmisions test just passed

Pass 27 Oct 2012 35,012 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 35,012 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

nearside front tyre no tread outer edge

Pass 29 Oct 2011 30,917 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 30,917 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 25,748 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 25,745 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 19,364 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 14,406 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 YCA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YCA, 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 KD55 YCA registered?

KD55 YCA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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