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KP55 BBN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

105,016 mi
Last recorded105,016 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 BBN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 105,016 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 104,943 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 102,226 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 100,534 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 100,534 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 97,182 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 97,182 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 92,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

rear axle / torsion bar corroded .

Pass 27 Nov 2020 88,917 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side front (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside rear to offside rear- various places, above/near rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Under vehicle corroded, Rear axle, rear suspension components and brake components, brake components, and mountings. not considered excessive at time of test

Fail 27 Nov 2020 88,917 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side front (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside rear to offside rear- various places, above/near rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Under vehicle corroded, Rear axle, rear suspension components and brake components, brake components, and mountings. not considered excessive at time of test

Pass 6 Nov 2019 84,017 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Low Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Sill Bent - Non Structural

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 78,003 miles

front number plate deteriorating

front to rear and across rear axle beam metal brake pipes rusting

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 29 Nov 2017 68,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 68,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 64,319 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 59,947 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 54,215 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 49,431 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 44,939 miles

front brake disc's are lipped, pads look ok

rear tyres are cracking on the sidewalls

Pass 16 Nov 2011 40,333 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 40,333 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2010 34,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2010 34,271 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 28,689 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 21,439 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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KP55 BBN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 KP55 BBN, 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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KP55 BBN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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