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KM55 CBY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,514 mi
Last recorded102,514 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 CBY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 102,514 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 May 2018 87,252 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 78,005 miles

Front oil by injectors

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear tyre is getting low and has some cuts

Fail 10 Jun 2017 78,005 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front oil by injectors

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear tyre is getting low and has some cuts

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 70,065 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front fog lamp is damaged

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Jun 2016 70,014 miles

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

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

Centre Front Fuel system component leaking area of filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front fog lamp is damaged

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Jun 2015 61,562 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 61,562 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 55,338 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear exhaust bracket is broken.

Pass 20 Jun 2014 55,338 miles

Rear exhaust bracket is broken.

Pass 27 Jun 2013 48,446 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre low

Pass 20 Jun 2012 40,216 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 40,216 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 33,792 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS QUITE WORN

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 33,792 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS QUITE WORN

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 26,798 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 24,922 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 20,684 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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KM55 CBY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KM55 CBY, 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 KM55 CBY registered?

KM55 CBY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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