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KG55 PTU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

123,429 mi
Last recorded123,429 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG55 PTU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 123,429 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 119,002 miles

Nearside Small rust hole in front end of outer sill

Pass 18 Oct 2022 113,502 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 113,502 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 108,306 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 104,157 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 104,157 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 98,884 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 88,800 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 88,800 miles

Power steering ram insecure (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 81,999 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 81,880 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 74,791 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre starting to perish

Fail 8 Oct 2016 74,791 miles

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Tyre starting to perish

Pass 26 Oct 2015 68,891 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 68,891 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 62,637 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2013 57,956 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 51,380 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 46,836 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 39,918 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 32,445 miles

Both front tyres worn at edges

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2008 25,136 miles

wipers are poor

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 PTU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PTU, 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 PTU registered?

KG55 PTU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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