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KH55 MBY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

173,609 mi
Last recorded173,609 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH55 MBY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 173,609 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2014 157,810 miles

exhaust rear box band broken suggest attention

offside front sidelight dim suggest attention

Pass 15 Dec 2013 144,044 miles

exhaust rear box band broken but still secure suggest attention

Fail 8 Dec 2013 143,793 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear box band broken but still secure suggest attention

Pass 12 Dec 2012 131,813 miles

Rear exhaust metal strap is broken but still supports the exhaust

Fail 12 Dec 2012 131,813 miles

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

Rear exhaust metal strap is broken but still supports the exhaust

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 Dec 2012 131,645 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

exhaust rear box band broken but system still secure

Pass 30 Nov 2011 112,981 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 112,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 95,396 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 95,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 82,338 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 67,801 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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KH55 MBY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KH55 MBY, 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 KH55 MBY registered?

KH55 MBY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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