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KL55 CYW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

95,985 mi
Last recorded95,985 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL55 CYW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 95,985 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 89,009 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside tyre splitting.(advise to change)

offside rear tyre wearing low,tyre perished

Fail 3 Nov 2012 88,806 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

n/s/r tyre heavily perished and cracked on tread advise to change

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit and perished advise to change

Pass 12 Nov 2011 78,406 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 12 Nov 2011 78,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

185/65HR15

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERRISHED

NEEDS ALIGNMENT

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 62,570 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 62,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 39,234 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 39,234 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2008 15,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 15,171 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 15,129 miles

Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 15,129 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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KL55 CYW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 KL55 CYW, 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 KL55 CYW registered?

KL55 CYW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is KL55 CYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL55 CYW shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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