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KN55 WYJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

95,639 mi
Last recorded95,639 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 WYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 95,639 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2026 95,639 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 92,622 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 92,621 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective aged and cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective aged and cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 89,606 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 89,410 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 85,304 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 85,287 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 79,107 miles

Exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2021 71,901 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 66,647 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Rear shocks corroded

engine running rough/noisy

Pass 30 Sep 2019 61,577 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 54,755 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Rear exhaust strap corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2017 52,155 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 49,025 miles

fuel filler neck rubber pipe cracking

Pass 12 Oct 2015 45,793 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 42,295 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 38,553 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 34,567 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 29,979 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 25,352 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 20,896 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 15,824 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 WYJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WYJ, 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 WYJ registered?

KN55 WYJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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