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KJ55 EBM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

127,138 mi
Last recorded127,138 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ55 EBM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 127,138 miles

Offside Front tyre tracking off

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 7 Sep 2015 127,125 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre tracking off

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2014 116,906 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 106,948 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

gearbox oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2013 106,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brakes worn and corroded.

gearbox oil leak

rear wiper missing.

Pass 31 Aug 2012 93,047 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)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 93,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 31 Aug 2011 77,517 miles

Rear exhaut slight blow

Fail 31 Aug 2011 77,517 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaut slight blow

Pass 3 Sep 2010 65,428 miles

Front brake discs worn will require when pads wear out

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

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

Rear exhaust strap mounting broken

Pass 27 Aug 2009 56,646 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 27 Aug 2009 56,646 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 1 Sep 2008 37,345 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 EBM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol 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 KJ55 EBM, 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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KJ55 EBM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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