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KN55 WXZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,312 mi
Last recorded67,312 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 WXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 67,312 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 67,302 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2018 55,171 miles

exhaust back box fouling towbar

Fail 5 Dec 2018 55,171 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhaust back box fouling towbar

Pass 25 Oct 2017 46,673 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 46,673 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 42,368 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 42,368 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 38,532 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.185/65r15

Offside rear tyre perishing on outer side wall

Fail 8 Oct 2015 38,459 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.185/65r15

Offside rear tyre perishing on outer side wall

Pass 6 Oct 2014 35,379 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 30,815 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 26,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 23,637 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 20,140 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 15,946 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2008 11,136 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 11,136 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 WXZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol 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 KN55 WXZ, 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 KN55 WXZ registered?

KN55 WXZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 October 2005.

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