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KG55 POJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,477 mi
Last recorded136,477 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG55 POJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 136,477 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 30 Jul 2016 136,477 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 130,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 130,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 128,477 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 128,477 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 124,244 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 124,236 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 too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 114,058 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 105,402 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 94,206 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 81,173 miles

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

both front wipers smearing screen slightly

heatshield loose on manifold

rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded

rear wiper blade split

Fail 30 Sep 2009 81,173 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

both front wipers smearing screen slightly

heatshield loose on manifold

rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded

rear wiper blade split

Fail 17 Sep 2009 80,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 59,483 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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KG55 POJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KG55 POJ, 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 KG55 POJ registered?

KG55 POJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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