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KJ55 DXS

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

203,209 mi
Last recorded203,209 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ55 DXS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 203,209 miles

Oil leak ()

Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills os and ns (6.1.A.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Fail 19 May 2017 203,209 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 183,319 miles

both front outer sills weak and corroded but not yet holed

Fail 20 May 2016 183,319 miles

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

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

both front outer sills weak and corroded but not yet holed

Fail 18 May 2015 162,086 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 162,086 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 19 May 2014 140,345 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 119,993 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 119,993 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 100,078 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 19 May 2011 83,358 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 65,883 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 65,883 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fuel cap will not open seal not cheched

Pass 18 May 2009 47,724 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 47,724 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2008 30,898 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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KJ55 DXS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KJ55 DXS, 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 KJ55 DXS registered?

KJ55 DXS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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