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KN55 GFX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

145,422 mi
Last recorded145,422 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 GFX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 145,422 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 145,422 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 134,653 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 134,653 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 131,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under-body panels fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2020 131,673 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin Injector chuffing (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under-body panels fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2019 130,230 miles

Fuel filler hose has deterioration

Minor oil leak

Offside Front Outer sill has corrosion

Offside Rear Outer sill has slight damage

Fail 3 Sep 2019 130,230 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185 65 r 15 88 h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel filler hose has deterioration

Minor oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre has wear on the inner and outer edge 185 65 r 15 88 h

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

Offside Front Outer sill has corrosion

Offside Rear Outer sill has slight damage

Pass 21 Sep 2018 120,283 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 113,294 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 113,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 104,363 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 104,363 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 96,828 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 91,982 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 82,512 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 82,512 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2013 71,952 miles

child seat fitted to o/s/r & n/s/r seats not allowing full inspection of belts

Pass 4 Apr 2012 63,083 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 68,083 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

heat sheld inscure

Pass 28 Oct 2011 60,091 miles

engine has undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of components

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 2 Dec 2010 52,131 miles

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

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

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

fuel/oil around injectors no leak found

noise from offside front drive shaft when spun

oil level low

smoke emissions high

soot around turbo/front pipe

unable to see brake pads clearly

Pass 2 Dec 2010 52,131 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)

fuel/oil around injectors no leak found

noise from offside front drive shaft when spun

oil level low

smoke emissions high

soot around turbo/front pipe

unable to see brake pads clearly

Pass 27 Oct 2009 39,569 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 31,611 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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KN55 GFX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 KN55 GFX, 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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KN55 GFX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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