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KL55 YSW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,727 mi
Last recorded80,727 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL55 YSW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 80,727 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective backbox strap broken but not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 80,725 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective backbox strap broken but not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 74,304 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 74,304 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 72,180 miles

Oil leak ()

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2016 70,164 miles

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

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

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2015 67,766 miles

front tyres wearing low, and deteriorated

spare tyre feels deflated ?

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2014 64,280 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front tyres show sign of wear and pearishing

Fail 18 Sep 2014 64,251 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front tyres show sign of wear and pearishing

Pass 17 Sep 2013 58,646 miles

Spare tyre defective

Temporary fuel cap fitted

advise front and rear tyres pearished

Fail 17 Sep 2013 58,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Temporary fuel cap fitted

advise front and rear tyres pearished

Pass 19 Sep 2012 54,358 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Temporary fuel cap fitted

advise o/s/r tyre pearished

Fail 19 Sep 2012 54,358 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Temporary fuel cap fitted

advise o/s/r tyre pearished

Pass 22 Sep 2011 48,179 miles

offside rear tyre perishing on sidewalls

Fail 22 Sep 2011 48,179 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre perishing on sidewalls

Pass 22 Sep 2010 40,684 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 33,255 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre worn close to limits outer edge

Fail 21 Sep 2009 33,255 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f tyre worn close to limits outer edge

Pass 23 Sep 2008 24,722 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 24,722 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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 YSW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YSW, 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 YSW registered?

KL55 YSW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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