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KJ55 WCY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

160,271 mi
Last recorded160,271 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ55 WCY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 160,271 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 156,616 miles

both nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated slightly

Pass 11 Jan 2020 153,802 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2020 153,738 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated braket broken but holding on

oil leak front engine

Pass 7 Jan 2019 148,637 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both sills getting weak at front

exhaust mount broken middle but still supported ok

Pass 6 Jan 2018 144,974 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 141,160 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 12 Jan 2016 136,600 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 128,998 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 128,998 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 115,486 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 115,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 97,302 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 81,836 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2011 84,088 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2010 63,692 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 63,692 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 50,367 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 36,031 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 WCY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KJ55 WCY, 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 WCY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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